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YM05 VBL

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,551 mi
Last recorded128,551 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 VBL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2015 128,551 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 116,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 108,344 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 93,876 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 93,876 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 84,803 miles

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)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 21 May 2011 84,803 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 May 2010 78,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 78,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

subframe at nearside front has been damaged

Pass 20 May 2009 67,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 55,226 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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YM05 VBL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YM05 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

YM05 VBL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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