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YR55 VLN

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,876 mi
Last recorded158,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VLN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 158,876 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

very dry and scaly throughout advise to descale and wax oil

Pass 21 Dec 2017 142,523 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 142,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 129,335 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 129,334 miles

Emissions not tested lambda reading is excessively high (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 123,199 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 115,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 109,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,117 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,714 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,785 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,937 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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YR55 VLN is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

YR55 VLN is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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