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LB05 VRJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,177 mi
Last recorded103,177 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VRJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,177 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,538 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 95,536 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 86,300 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 86,299 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,376 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,421 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,965 miles

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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LB05 VRJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB05 VRJ, 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 LB05 VRJ registered?

LB05 VRJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is LB05 VRJ safe to buy?

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