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YY54 VHE

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VHE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 91,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 90,452 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle surface rusted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 90,451 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle surface rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,263 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,010 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,945 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 85,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,182 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 84,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 81,055 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,341 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 75,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2012 71,613 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,978 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,614 miles

both front brake hoses corroded

both inner sills corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

handbrake travel

rear brake discs corroded and worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2010 58,614 miles

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

both front brake hoses corroded

both inner sills corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

handbrake travel

rear brake discs corroded and worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,970 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 VHE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

YY54 VHE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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