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YP05 VZO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,812 mi
Last recorded115,812 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VZO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,812 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 115,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded + trim hanging off- marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat ()

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pad anti rattle shim hanging out- advise repair asap

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear axles have different tyre sizes fitted

nearside front sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area- suspect sills to be corroded further back but cannot inspect due to body trim

Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to center + offside rear seats at time of test

front and rear axles have different size tyres fitted

nearside + offside front sills excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area- suspect sills to be corroded further back but unable to inspect due to body trims.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 2nd axle 40% imbalance recorded (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to center + offside rear seats at time of test

front and rear axles have different size tyres fitted

nearside + offside front sills excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area- suspect sills to be corroded further back but unable to inspect due to body trims.

nearside rear parking brake effort low

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,660 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2013 75,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,762 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,428 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,959 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,341 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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YP05 VZO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP05 VZO, 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 VZO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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