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YJ54 DFE

2005 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,818 mi
Last recorded129,818 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DFE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,818 miles

O/S/F headlamp has internal damage to chrome surround, however aim does not appear to be affected

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 129,818 miles

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

O/S/F headlamp has internal damage to chrome surround, however aim does not appear to be affected

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 136,387 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads approx 4-5mm

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 95,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 May 2012 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 75,044 miles

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 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,212 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,219 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,389 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on outer edges

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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YJ54 DFE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ54 DFE, 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 YJ54 DFE registered?

YJ54 DFE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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