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YY05 EPC

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,890 mi
Last recorded100,890 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 EPC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,875 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 95,867 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 87,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 87,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 83,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 75,744 miles

Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 67,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,671 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,472 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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 8 May 2014 50,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,686 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,840 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 33,837 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,746 miles

all tyres slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres are wearing on the outer edges tread is on 3 to 4 mm

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,181 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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YY05 EPC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YY05 EPC, 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 YY05 EPC registered?

YY05 EPC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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