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YY55 LSO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,364 mi
Last recorded143,364 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LSO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 143,364 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Full underbody corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Heatsheild insecure

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 143,364 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system corroded

Full underbody corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Heatsheild insecure

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 139,656 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 139,656 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 137,290 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 137,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 134,760 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 124,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,874 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 118,874 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,298 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 107,130 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 99,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 88,603 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 78,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,151 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 69,151 miles

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

rear brake discs are linned and brake pads are low

strong advise front brake discs are corroding on top inner surface

strong advise offside front wheel bearing noisy

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 LSO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 YY55 LSO, 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 YY55 LSO registered?

YY55 LSO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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