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YM05 GRF

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,350 mi
Last recorded159,350 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 GRF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 159,350 miles

two front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2016 159,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint detached (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

two front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 151,062 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 151,062 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 142,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,509 miles

small hole in nearside front cv boot

Fail 28 Feb 2013 132,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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)

small hole in nearside front cv boot

Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 107,126 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 107,102 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,266 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 94,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

center both front tyres at 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,676 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,211 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)

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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YM05 GRF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YM05 GRF, 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 YM05 GRF registered?

YM05 GRF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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