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YK05 VTC

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,131 mi
Last recorded96,131 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 VTC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,131 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,685 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2015 89,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,414 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 68,479 miles

Backbox bracket insecure but exhaust is still supported

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Underside of vehicle has surface rust requires treatment

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,479 miles

Backbox bracket insecure but exhaust is still supported

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)

Underside of vehicle has surface rust requires treatment

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,708 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,479 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,916 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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YK05 VTC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK05 VTC, 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 YK05 VTC registered?

YK05 VTC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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