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YR55 VME

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,880 mi
Last recorded103,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VME
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

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

Vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2015 103,877 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

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

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

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

Vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2014 96,887 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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear track control arm bushes starting to split

unable to see inner front brack pad

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,564 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Front brakes slight binding

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 84,442 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear

surface rust on o/s/r and n/s/r seals

Pass 28 Dec 2011 79,288 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting on inner side of front brake discs

Fail 28 Dec 2011 79,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting on inner side of front brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,762 miles

The rear number plate has some deterioration.

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 VME is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 VME, 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 VME registered?

YR55 VME is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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