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YG55 OBU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 OBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 92,684 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside body sill is rusted and holed at rear end

rear exhaust joints are rusting

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

o/s body sill is rusted and holed at the rear end

Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill is rusted and holed which does not affect the chassis

wiper blades

Fail 2 Nov 2020 91,542 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill is rusted and holed which does not affect the chassis

wiper blades

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Near side rear side skirt has surface rust which does not affect the chassis.

Fail 12 Oct 2019 91,139 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sil rusted

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sil rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,240 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 90,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened riveted damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,801 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Engine covers+Under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper damaged offside lower

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O.S.R parking brake low

Rear Axle and Suspension arms corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O.S.F+N.S.F (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O.S.R+N.S.R corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 88,794 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers+Under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper damaged offside lower

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O.S.R parking brake low

Rear Axle and Suspension arms corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O.S.F+N.S.F (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O.S.R+N.S.R corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,498 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,465 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,491 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear parking brake may require repair or adjustment

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,833 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,464 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 79,464 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,743 miles

Cuts in tyres side walls (n/s & o/s) front & rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,061 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tyres damaged (offside front,offside rear,nearside rear tyre wall cut mot border line)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,679 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 61,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,436 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OBU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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