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FE55 LXX

2005 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,872 mi
Last recorded111,872 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 LXX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2017 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

all four wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded and various bushes deterioted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,159 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 98,132 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,426 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,294 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,717 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,714 miles

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

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

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

advise offside rear brake is binding slightly

strong advise offside front brake is binding

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,238 miles

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2010 47,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,545 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,739 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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FE55 LXX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE55 LXX, 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 FE55 LXX registered?

FE55 LXX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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