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YR55 AXJ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,748 mi
Last recorded127,748 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AXJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 127,748 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion undernerath

Pass 24 Jan 2024 119,662 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion underneath the car

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 111,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 106,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 102,156 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 98,661 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 98,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 92,360 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 87,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm, perished

Tyre perished between tread blocks

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,705 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Rear most exhaust mount broken away from exhaust but exhaust system still adequately supported

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,695 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides - front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion both sides- inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low on edges and perished

O/S Inner steering rack joint has minor play

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Rear wiper blade split

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,894 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,966 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 27,966 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,701 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YR55 AXJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR55 AXJ, 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 YR55 AXJ registered?

YR55 AXJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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