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LC55 YLJ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,676 mi
Last recorded123,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 YLJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,676 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 123,660 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve leaking (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside & offside rear tyres bald inner & outer edges

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn to the legal limit - 205/55R16

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 110,789 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Offside front lower suspension arm bottom ball joint(forward most) has slight play

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 110,764 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Offside front lower suspension arm bottom ball joint(forward most) has slight play

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 95,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 95,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 77,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,809 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 61,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,160 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,788 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,492 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 19,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LC55 YLJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LC55 YLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC55 YLJ registered?

LC55 YLJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LC55 YLJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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