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FE55 LYW

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,006 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,992 miles

Nearside Front Battery leaking electrolyte leaking from positive terminal (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,269 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,269 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,238 miles

Front No plate cracked

General corrosion of underbody & suspension components

Rear No plate characters starting to fade

Rear exhause section corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2014 69,238 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear brake discs badly corroded

Front No plate cracked

General corrosion of underbody & suspension components

NSF tyre treads depth approx 2mm

NSR tyre possibly punctured

Rear No plate characters starting to fade

Rear exhause section corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,605 miles

Front numberplate cracked.

Windscreen has a crack outside of the swept area.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 53,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front numberplate cracked.

N/S/Rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

Windscreen has a crack outside of the swept area.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,767 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front numberplate cracked.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,393 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,153 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)

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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FE55 LYW 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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

FE55 LYW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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