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YX05 VMR

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,970 mi
Last recorded107,970 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VMR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,970 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 104,497 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 104,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 97,903 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 74,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,571 miles

Both registration plates display an emblem which is not allowed

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)

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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YX05 VMR is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YX05 VMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 VMR registered?

YX05 VMR is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YX05 VMR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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