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YY05 XAJ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,169 mi
Last recorded111,169 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 111,168 miles

Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired BOTH mounting on strut insecure (3.6.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance BOTH (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on calliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH sides rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 100,122 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills - BOTH sides (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 75,658 miles

Centre Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,096 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 50,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,450 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 XAJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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