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YY05 BNK

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,063 mi
Last recorded211,063 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 BNK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 211,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 206,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust couplings corroded

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 1 Mar 2021 206,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust couplings corroded

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 22 Jul 2019 195,144 miles

Brake Fluid low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Plus Small Cuts ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension Components Corrored

Small cuts O/S/Front Tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2019 195,004 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake Fluid low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Plus Small Cuts ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension Components Corrored

Small cuts O/S/Front Tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2018 182,896 miles

Advise cut to n/s/f tyre not to plies

Advise front b/pads low

Advise n/s/f shock absorber has slight top seal seepage

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and nail in outer tread edge

Advise rear b/pads getting low

Fail 6 Jul 2018 182,896 miles

Advise cut to n/s/f tyre not to plies

Advise front b/pads low

Advise n/s/f shock absorber has slight top seal seepage

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and nail in outer tread edge

Advise rear b/pads getting low

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 172,115 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 172,115 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 161,733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 150,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 146,380 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 146,380 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2013 143,065 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 138,938 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 134,491 miles

front brake imbalance reading 17 % maxium for mot is 25%

Fail 2 May 2011 134,470 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 128,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front disc brake slight worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 121,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 101,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YY05 BNK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YY05 BNK, 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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YY05 BNK is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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