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YX05 YBY

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,911 mi
Last recorded157,911 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YBY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2014 157,911 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2013 140,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

split to o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor

wear to n/s/r tyre on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 140,089 miles

split to o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor

wear to n/s/r tyre on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 122,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s bottom ball joint rubber split

rear silencer mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 25 Feb 2011 104,510 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 104,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f wipers slightly smeary

Pass 13 Feb 2010 83,440 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,554 miles

installation of manufacturers lower engine cover limiting inspection to certain components.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,791 miles

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 YBY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

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

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