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YG55 GYF

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,198 mi
Last recorded126,198 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 GYF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 126,198 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under side of vehicle front & rear rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,601 miles

both rear tyres have small cuts present,however do not expose ply or cord..

child seats fitted...cannot fully inspect seat belts...

Fail 18 Aug 2015 120,601 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

both rear tyres have small cuts present,however do not expose ply or cord..

child seats fitted...cannot fully inspect seat belts...

Pass 27 Aug 2014 114,041 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general patches of underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 114,041 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general patches of underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,115 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 110,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,326 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,767 miles

1 rear exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,767 miles

1 rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,831 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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YG55 GYF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 77,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG55 GYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG55 GYF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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