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YY54 VGX

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,537 mi
Last recorded195,537 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VGX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 195,537 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 195,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 182,144 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres on limit

Fail 24 Aug 2016 182,144 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all tyres on limit

Pass 26 Aug 2015 165,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 152,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Fail 1 Sep 2014 152,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 138,337 miles

Slight damage n/s/r tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor stone chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2012 124,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Partial sill covers fitted.Minor damage n/s/r sidewall.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 116,616 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 116,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 102,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 71,044 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,354 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 VGX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

YY54 VGX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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