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LB05 VPO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,085 mi
Last recorded184,085 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VPO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 184,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

cut in the tread of offside rear tyre 205/55/16

ehxuast heatshield slight rattle

Fail 31 May 2019 184,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

cut in the tread of offside rear tyre 205/55/16

ehxuast heatshield slight rattle

Pass 2 Jun 2018 171,598 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 154,042 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Fail 27 May 2017 154,036 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside and offside front wipers poor

offside front brake hose insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2016 139,675 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 4 Jun 2016 139,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 splits on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 21 May 2015 122,485 miles

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust box hanging bracket broken

Fail 21 May 2015 122,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust box hanging bracket broken

Fail 3 May 2014 103,554 miles

Battery slightly insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box bracket insecure at time of test.

High level stop lamp not working at time of test.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 103,554 miles

Battery slightly insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box bracket insecure at time of test.

High level stop lamp not working at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,580 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 85,580 miles

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

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

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 28 Apr 2012 71,046 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,893 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,647 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,689 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,174 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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LB05 VPO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB05 VPO, 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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LB05 VPO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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