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YK55 TWJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,729 mi
Last recorded123,729 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 TWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,729 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusty

inner and outer sills rusty both sides

rear coil springs rusty

rear sub frame rusty

suspension arms rusty

under car rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2017 123,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusty

inner and outer sills rusty both sides

rear coil springs rusty

rear sub frame rusty

suspension arms rusty

under car rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,707 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 118,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on.

Pass 10 May 2013 116,233 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 109,940 miles

corrosion to various places ans suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2011 104,950 miles

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 104,950 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,944 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 104,557 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 104,557 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all four lower ball joint dust covers damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 78,573 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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YK55 TWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YK55 TWJ, 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 YK55 TWJ registered?

YK55 TWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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