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YR05 MPY

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,036 mi
Last recorded230,036 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 MPY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 230,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

all rear suspension arms corroded borderline excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2017 219,441 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 206,746 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2016 206,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2015 203,283 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 203,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 203,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

centre/rear exhaust join heavily corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 193,705 miles

front tyres low on the edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 193,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

front tyres low on the edges

Fail 20 Mar 2014 193,626 miles

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

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

Fuel feed pipes corroded

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)

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

Offside front lower wishbone weight/damper missing

Offside front wheel slightly binding

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

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

Slight play in steering u-jay

Various spots of corrosion under vehicle

nearside and offside rear track control arms both have perished inner and outer bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2013 178,331 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside rear wheel binding

Offside front lower arm boot perished but not split

Offside front wheel binding

Rear brake discs scored

Rear fuel feed pipe corroded

Various spots of corrosion visable under vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2013 178,331 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside rear wheel binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front lower arm boot perished but not split

Offside front wheel binding

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

Rear brake discs scored

Rear fuel feed pipe corroded

Various spots of corrosion visable under vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2012 165,310 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 165,310 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 146,622 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front droplink 1 lug broken.

Offside droplink 2 lugs broken.

Slight play both rear droplinks.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 146,622 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front discs worn.

Front wipers smearing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front droplink 1 lug broken.

Offside droplink 2 lugs broken.

Slight play both rear droplinks.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 133,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 115,575 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 115,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,514 miles

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)

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 MPY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YR05 MPY, 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 MPY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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