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YG55 OBW

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,498 mi
Last recorded113,498 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 OBW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 113,498 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 110,504 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 110,403 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,482 miles

N/S Handbrake Slow In Operation

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Plastic Side Sill Covers Fitted

Under trays Fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 102,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S Handbrake Slow In Operation

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Plastic Side Sill Covers Fitted

Under trays Fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,086 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust has movement as bracket broke but still secure

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,314 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 76,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,665 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 66,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 66,860 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 26 Oct 2012 56,829 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,641 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre showing signs of age cracking 205/55R16V91

Offside front wheel valve cracking around stem

Fail 25 Oct 2011 48,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc inner face heavily corroded and pitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc inner face heavily corroded and pitted

Offside front tyre showing signs of age cracking 205/55R16V91

Offside front wheel valve cracking around stem

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,427 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

eng/petrol light are on

Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,228 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 OBW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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