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YS55 LWZ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,120 mi
Last recorded89,120 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 LWZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,120 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 89,120 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 89,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front struts casing corroded

corrosion to both inner sills

slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 28 Dec 2019 85,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,754 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,962 miles

Most suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration but not yet excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 61,899 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Front tyre worn on the outer shoulder

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

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on the outer shoulder

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

o/s/front tyre has a cut

two childseats fitted in the rear

Fail 3 Jan 2015 56,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Front tyre worn on the outer shoulder

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

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on the outer shoulder

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

o/s/front tyre has a cut

two childseats fitted in the rear

Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,150 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tierod has slight play

unable to check rear adult seat belt child seats fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2013 47,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,584 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,630 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,332 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 29,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,848 miles

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

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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YS55 LWZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS55 LWZ, 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 YS55 LWZ registered?

YS55 LWZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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