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YS05 GZU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,053 mi
Last recorded136,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 GZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,053 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 136,052 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 112,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall gashed

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall gashed

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 111,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall gashed

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall gashed

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,683 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 91,561 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH rear tyres have damage to outer walls

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

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

items removed from drivers view

Fail 21 May 2015 85,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 85,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,480 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,695 miles

all brake pads worn low

Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,692 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pads worn low

Pass 31 May 2012 61,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre has persing cracks

Fail 25 Jun 2011 55,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,888 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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YS05 GZU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS05 GZU, 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 YS05 GZU registered?

YS05 GZU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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