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YM55 SZT

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,600 mi
Last recorded149,600 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 SZT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 149,600 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 136,347 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 136,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,783 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 116,504 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,232 miles

Central Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside coated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 95,989 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside coated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective requires welding back on to the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,682 miles

Offside Rear tyre 0.mm both outter edges cracking in tread area 205/55/16

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer hanger broken off, supported by wire

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 70,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2014 60,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,350 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,863 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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YM55 SZT is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YM55 SZT, 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 YM55 SZT registered?

YM55 SZT is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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