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LA05 JVC

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,317 mi
Last recorded86,317 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 JVC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2025 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Seals slightly corroded both sides

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-tray slightly loose

Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 77,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 71,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 71,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55/16 close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted unable to inspect some components

Fail 7 Jun 2021 66,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55/16 close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 24 Jun 2020 64,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2020 64,569 miles

Under tray fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,505 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,414 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,279 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 35,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,639 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,281 miles

both front and both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,010 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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LA05 JVC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA05 JVC, 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 LA05 JVC registered?

LA05 JVC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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