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DG05 LYX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LYX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 131,500 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2019 127,002 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

general underbody and parts corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2017 117,050 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,012 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 108,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

centre exhaust clamp broken

under side of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2015 100,182 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished

Offside Rear trailing arm bush perished

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,092 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,092 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 84,041 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,028 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,113 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 30 Dec 2009 53,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,254 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 36,254 miles

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

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

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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DG05 LYX 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 70.6%.

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 DG05 LYX, 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 DG05 LYX registered?

DG05 LYX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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