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YR55 WWY

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,090 mi
Last recorded126,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 WWY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 126,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine burning oil

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,419 miles

Offside outer sill corroding

both inner sills corroding

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 119,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside outer sill corroding

both inner sills corroding

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,034 miles

n/s/r shock absorber slightly weak

rear brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2015 97,034 miles

rear brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r shock absorber slightly weak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,854 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 85,854 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle has significant amount of surface corrosion.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle has significant amount of surface corrosion.

Weight assembly missing on o/s/f strut assembly.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,313 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,500 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 57,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,028 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear 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 WWY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWY, 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 WWY registered?

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

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