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YM05 VDJ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,994 mi
Last recorded81,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 VDJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,994 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

underside corroding,not yet excesive

Fail 27 Jul 2017 81,993 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre wall perished and heavily cracked

underside corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2017 81,993 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre wall perished and heavily cracked

o/s hand brake recorded a lower effort, requires checking

underside corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,402 miles

various corrosion on the underside and some components, but not yet excesive

Fail 23 Jul 2016 75,316 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

various corrosion on the underside and some components, but not yet excesive

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,014 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,220 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 62,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 54,922 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,429 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,755 miles

parking brake slightly high travel when operated

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,277 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight travel on hand brake lever.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,340 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 VDJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM05 VDJ registered?

YM05 VDJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is YM05 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 VDJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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