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YP05 NPD

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,772 mi
Last recorded264,772 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 NPD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 264,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs and pads slight wear

nearside front brake flexi support broken

nearside front steering rack inner joint has play

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear tye wear inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 264,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs and pads slight wear

nearside front brake flexi support broken

nearside front steering rack inner joint has play

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear tye wear inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 236,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 235,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2010 200,623 miles

All ball joint boot split

air filter top not connected

play in steering rack

rear tyres miss shape

slight brake bind on o/s/r

slight run out on front discs

Fail 20 Apr 2010 200,623 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear tyres miss shape

slight brake bind on o/s/r

slight run out on front discs

All ball joint boot split

air filter top not connected

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2009 141,913 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Fail 30 Mar 2009 141,913 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,038 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 81,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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YP05 NPD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP05 NPD, 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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YP05 NPD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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