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YY55 LSX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,157 mi
Last recorded136,157 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LSX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 136,157 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,379 miles

All brake pipes and calipers covered in what seems to be oil

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

welding repairs hard to access due to plastic covers and paint

Fail 6 Aug 2019 120,365 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake pipes and calipers covered in what seems to be oil

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,257 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,971 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 93,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

High level stop inop.

O/S/R brake caliper has a slight bind not detected by RBT.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system rusty.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,411 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,573 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,516 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 46,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,312 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 LSX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

YY55 LSX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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