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BF05 LHC

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,893 mi
Last recorded154,893 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LHC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 154,893 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 154,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2018 154,802 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear sill panels repaired ?

Underbody/sill panels/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 6 Mar 2017 142,154 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both front brake disks lipped

both rear brake disks coroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filler neck coroded

Fail 4 Mar 2017 142,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both front brake disks lipped

both rear brake disks coroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust system in general is coroded

fuel filler neck coroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 128,498 miles

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,753 miles

both rear track control arm bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

exhaust rear section mounting bracket broken (still secure)

exhaust system corroded

front discs slightly scored

rear discs corroded

rear washer in-op

Pass 17 Mar 2014 105,565 miles

2 x rear box exhaust mount brackets corroded , worn and deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 105,565 miles

2 x rear box exhaust mount brackets corroded , worn and deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,771 miles

front discs slightly corroded

ns waher jet slightly blocked

nsf brake sticking

nsr brake starting to binde

osf and nsf anti roll bar links showing signs of weakness

osf and nsf bottom arm bushes starting to split

play in osf wheel bearing

rear discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

slight imbalance front brakes

trailing arm bushes worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 93,771 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

ns waher jet slightly blocked

nsf brake sticking

nsr brake starting to binde

osf and nsf anti roll bar links showing signs of weakness

osf and nsf bottom arm bushes starting to split

play in osf wheel bearing

rear discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

slight imbalance front brakes

trailing arm bushes worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,971 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

exhaust ccorroding at joint of centre and rear

slight play in o\s\f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,660 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 56,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,385 miles

outer tread of n/s/r tyre on 2mm .

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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BF05 LHC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF05 LHC, 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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BF05 LHC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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