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YP55 VBZ

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,168 mi
Last recorded88,168 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 VBZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,168 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 88,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 83,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2015 74,662 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,248 miles

both cover sills corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,189 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,995 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 47,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,567 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2009 28,396 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,696 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YP55 VBZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP55 VBZ, 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 YP55 VBZ registered?

YP55 VBZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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