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YM05 GRX

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,277 mi
Last recorded82,277 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 GRX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,277 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,086 miles

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

rear service and rear hand brake needs adjustment

Fail 28 Oct 2016 77,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear service and rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,308 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,066 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,066 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,761 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,761 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 486,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,431 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front seat belt twisted

Fail 9 Jul 2008 31,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front seat belt twisted

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 GRX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

YM05 GRX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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