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YX05 XMR

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,736 mi
Last recorded132,736 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XMR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 132,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2015 132,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general surface corrosion underside vehicle

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

plastic sill covers fitted over most of outer sills unable to fully check for corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2014 127,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general surface corrosion underside vehicle

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

plastic sill covers fitted over most of outer sills unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2013 121,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 116,995 miles

both inner sills rusty

knock in steering no movement found

Fail 12 Apr 2012 116,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 inner sills rusty

knock in steering no movement found

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,099 miles

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

near side front tyre has a cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 12 Mar 2009 94,552 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,552 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 85,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XMR is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

YX05 XMR is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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