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YR55 VLO

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,937 mi
Last recorded101,937 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VLO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,937 miles

front pads low

hand brake high

nsr shocker damp

Fail 11 Aug 2016 101,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads low

hand brake high

nsr shocker damp

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,982 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,107 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,105 miles

Nearside 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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,035 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 79,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,515 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,487 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 VLO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

YR55 VLO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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