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YR05 MLU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,570 mi
Last recorded138,570 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 MLU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 138,570 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2011 126,474 miles

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

Get the offside rear wheel nut.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 126,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,591 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 116,461 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front possition lamp dim

Pass 19 Mar 2009 104,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,365 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 88,364 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped,zone a.

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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YR05 MLU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR05 MLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 MLU registered?

YR05 MLU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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