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YY05 GUX

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,895 mi
Last recorded161,895 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 GUX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 161,895 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 161,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 145,962 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

front bumber poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2013 130,935 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 130,932 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

boot catch sticking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,734 miles

Aux belt tensioner noisy when start

Front bumper damaged

Slight play in NSF wheelbearing

Fail 26 Jan 2012 112,732 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Aux belt tensioner noisy when start

Front bumper damaged

Front tyres on 2mm

Slight play in NSF wheelbearing

Fail 7 Mar 2011 93,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumber damaged

rattle from exhaust

rear tyres perished/split and close to legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,360 miles

front bumber damaged

rattle from exhaust

rear tyres perished/split and close to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,210 miles

Front tyres low

Slight play in front wheel bearing and slight noise

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,255 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 59,070 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,273 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 GUX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YY05 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

YY05 GUX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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