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YY54 SLU

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,020 mi
Last recorded102,020 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 SLU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 102,020 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 88,821 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 88,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 4 May 2010 72,587 miles

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

Nearside front tyre ,cut within test limits in outer sidewall

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

Pass 4 May 2010 72,587 miles

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

Nearside front tyre ,cut within test limits in outer sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2010 72,542 miles

Nearside front brake disc inner face,surface corrosion

Nearside rear brake disc outer face surface corrosion

Front offside lower ball joint ,rubber gaiter split ,no play in joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake disc surface corrosion

offside front brake disc inner face,surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,542 miles

Front offside lower ball joint ,rubber gaiter split ,no play in joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc inner face,surface corrosion

Nearside rear brake disc outer face surface corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc surface corrosion

offside front brake disc inner face,surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2009 60,959 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 60,716 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,750 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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YY54 SLU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY54 SLU, 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 YY54 SLU registered?

YY54 SLU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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