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YR05 MMV

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,773 mi
Last recorded131,773 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 MMV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 131,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (front arm of two lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine nearside engine components/pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis/subframes (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body/subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 125,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/deteriorated mount. (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip/crack on edge of swept area. (8.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle chassis/body has patch and panels repairs/under-seal. (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle chassis/body has patch and panels repairs/under-seal. (6.1.A.1)

vehicle suspension and steering components corroding.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 125,120 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall gouged/ply cords/layers. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower floor end panel below rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer of rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower floor end panel below rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front windscreen, offside has damaged area but not in swept area.

vehicle suspension and steering components corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill rear (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 110,625 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 102,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 93,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,241 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 74,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,296 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,296 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,695 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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YR05 MMV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MMV, 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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YR05 MMV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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