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YM54 DRV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,824 mi
Last recorded148,824 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 DRV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 148,824 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 148,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (both sides) (5.2.6)

oil around steering rack area

Pass 17 Feb 2015 146,304 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 146,150 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 138,717 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 138,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 130,926 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 130,924 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 123,874 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 123,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 114,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 114,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 106,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,273 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 91,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,348 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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YM54 DRV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YM54 DRV, 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 YM54 DRV registered?

YM54 DRV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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