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YK05 VTU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,643 mi
Last recorded81,643 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 VTU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,324 miles

both rear coil springs badly rusted

rear suspension components/attachments badly rusted /corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2015 77,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear coil springs badly rusted

rear suspension components/attachments badly rusted /corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside brake discs rusted

nearside rear slight brake bind

rear sub-frame /attachments rusted +both rear coil springs wish-bone arms badly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2014 75,852 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust pipe joining flange badly corroded

nearside brake discs rusted

nearside rear slight brake bind

rear sub-frame /attachments rusted +both rear coil springs wish-bone arms badly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,765 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise on rear exhaust section mounting bracket broken but system secure

slight nearside rear brake grab

strong advise on nearside front tyre worn to 1.6-2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,534 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear tie rod bushes deteriorating no excess play

rear exhaust bracket rusted

Fail 30 Jun 2012 71,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear tie rod bushes deteriorating no excess play

rear exhaust bracket rusted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,627 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 24,507 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 VTU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK05 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

YK05 VTU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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