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YK55 TXE

2005 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,898 mi
Last recorded146,898 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 TXE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,898 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 146,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 137,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 125,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 125,544 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,171 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 115,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 1 Mar 2013 105,468 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 105,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre close to wear bars

tailgate handle stiff

Fail 7 Oct 2009 66,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,938 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,873 miles

nearside front tyre is close to warning bars on inner edge

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 TXE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc 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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

YK55 TXE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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