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YX05 XAB

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,254 mi
Last recorded106,254 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XAB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,254 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 106,254 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,517 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,508 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,738 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 18 Feb 2012 59,425 miles

Nearside rear tyre needs attention.

Fail 18 Feb 2012 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre needs attention.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,541 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,918 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,396 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 27,396 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)

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

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 XAB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX05 XAB, 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 YX05 XAB registered?

YX05 XAB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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