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YR05 WDM

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,205 mi
Last recorded60,205 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 WDM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,205 miles

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

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,333 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,006 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

discs corroding alround

Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 47,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2012 41,908 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 41,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,023 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 23,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,844 miles

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

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 WDM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WDM, 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 YR05 WDM registered?

YR05 WDM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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