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YG55 RWS

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RWS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,776 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 78,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 78,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions not tested due to blue smoke and very low engine oil. suspect engine burning oil emissions test may cause further damage to engine

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,047 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,279 miles

front brake slight out balance fronts

nearside rear tyre outer tread worn mishaped

offside front brake discs inner surfaces presure worn

offside front brake pads low

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,523 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,960 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 RWS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RWS, 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 RWS registered?

YG55 RWS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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