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YG55 OCB

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,080 mi
Last recorded153,080 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 153,080 miles

Both inner side seals corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 149,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 147,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 145,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 144,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 143,572 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 143,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 143,560 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded and incomplete

Rear underside suspension corroding various areas

Fail 24 Apr 2021 143,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 142,189 miles

parking brake effort only met minimum requirements. it would appear that adjustment/repair may be needed.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas. (some areas near excess)

Pass 13 Apr 2019 139,705 miles

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas. (some areas near excess)

Pass 7 Apr 2018 135,850 miles

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas. (some areas near excess)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 133,343 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency has just met minim requirements adjustment or repair maybe necessary

Vehicle underside has corrosion to various areas

Pass 5 May 2016 130,241 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 130,106 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 130,114 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,195 miles

O/s rear suspension bush worn and perrished

n/s rear suspension bush worn and perrished

o/s outer sill rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2013 97,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

O/s rear suspension bush worn and perrished

n/s rear suspension bush worn and perrished

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,586 miles

Both outer lower sill's covered with plastic trim

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

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

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

Winter tyre fitted to nearside front

Fail 31 Oct 2012 87,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both outer lower sill's covered with plastic trim

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

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

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

Winter tyre fitted to nearside front

Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,812 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,530 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,516 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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

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YG55 OCB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OCB, 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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What year was YG55 OCB registered?

YG55 OCB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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