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FE55 LYG

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,184 mi
Last recorded185,184 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 LYG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 185,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

vehicle has damage to nearside rear bumper but no sharp edge present at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2015 179,850 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 179,850 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 166,198 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 166,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 160,138 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 150,838 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 137,358 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 127,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,651 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 98,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,069 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 58,987 miles

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

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 LYG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

FE55 LYG is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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