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L40 POO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,512 mi
Last recorded128,512 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 POO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 128,512 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,340 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,777 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,976 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge and tread slightly out of shape

offside front lower suspension ball joint dust covers slightly split

offside front tyre wearing low

offside outer sill slightly damaged

rear boot damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2012 83,976 miles

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

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge and tread slightly out of shape

offside front lower suspension ball joint dust covers slightly split

offside front tyre wearing low

offside outer sill slightly damaged

rear boot damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2011 70,105 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2011 69,019 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door body damage

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,323 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 50,323 miles

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

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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L40 POO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L40 POO, 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 L40 POO registered?

L40 POO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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