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YW05 EWL

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 EWL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,699 miles

Engine under trays fitted

Screen wash bottle leaking

Slight corrosion; complete underside of vehicle, Inner & Outer sills, Exhaust, Front & Rear sub frames, suspension arms, Anti roll bars

Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,699 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Screen wash bottle leaking

Engine under trays fitted

Slight corrosion; complete underside of vehicle, Inner & Outer sills, Exhaust, Front & Rear sub frames, suspension arms, Anti roll bars

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,229 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 78,227 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 57,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2011 49,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,569 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,492 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slightly rought when rotated

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,594 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,548 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

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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YW05 EWL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YW05 EWL, 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 YW05 EWL registered?

YW05 EWL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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