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YR55 VLT

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,605 mi
Last recorded152,605 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VLT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 152,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower ball joint covers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed and wheel arches corroding. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower ball joint covers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed and wheel arches corroding. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to all underside componets.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 143,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 143,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system components and flanges corroding. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General surface corrosion to rear suspension components. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 123,142 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underside corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,432 miles

under side very rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2016 110,246 miles

Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

under side very rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,295 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 75,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,477 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,011 miles

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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YR55 VLT is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

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

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