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YX05 ZYL

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,212 mi
Last recorded138,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 138,212 miles

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 131,648 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 131,648 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 119,982 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,053 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 107,052 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,417 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 94,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

High level stop light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2010 70,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,232 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 59,005 miles

Nearside Front 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 ZYL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

YX05 ZYL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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