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YY05 VUA

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,730 mi
Last recorded181,730 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VUA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 181,730 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 181,730 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 167,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 167,376 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 146,080 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,588 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 122,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 102,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,724 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 77,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 63,863 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 55,508 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD N/S OUTER EDGE 2mm

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

Pass 21 May 2008 55,508 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD N/S OUTER EDGE 2mm

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 VUA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

YY05 VUA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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