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DE05 LKA

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,752 mi
Last recorded148,752 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LKA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2021 148,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 145,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 145,105 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 141,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,281 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 137,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 132,721 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2017 132,721 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2016 129,292 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 129,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 121,024 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 112,476 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

VEHICLE HAS A JUDDER ON BRAKES WHEN DRIVEN AT SPEED ON ROAD.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 112,476 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 92,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 74,581 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 52,216 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 52,102 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2010 38,015 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 28,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 22,642 miles

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

Under tray fitted to front. Unable to check all of front chassis and suspension

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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DE05 LKA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE05 LKA, 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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DE05 LKA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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