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YY55 FOD

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,008 mi
Last recorded103,008 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FOD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 103,008 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nail in tyre nearside & offside rear ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has cut , no cords can be seen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside vehicle, corrosion throughout

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion in prescribed areas

Fail 19 Oct 2021 98,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion in prescribed areas

Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed preventing full inspection of chassis

Fail 16 Oct 2020 94,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed preventing full inspection of chassis

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,639 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 90,639 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 90,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch badly corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holes in sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch badly corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holes in sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,058 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,696 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to slightly bind

Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint popped out of ball and socket joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake starting to slightly bind

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,454 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2015 71,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,413 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,312 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake fluid reqs changing

Pass 17 Aug 2013 59,978 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 59,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,079 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 41,798 miles

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,891 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 35,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 15 Oct 2008 27,883 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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YY55 FOD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YY55 FOD, 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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YY55 FOD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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