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YM05 VNP

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,201 mi
Last recorded96,201 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 VNP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2023 96,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion

undertray fitted

emission not tested

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,032 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,499 miles

1 rear exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r hand brake only just meets requirement

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 74,642 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,061 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 69,912 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,725 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,290 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Nov 2014 40,896 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 35,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,456 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,668 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut on sidewall..

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,988 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VNP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

YM05 VNP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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