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LF05 ZKL

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,538 mi
Last recorded129,538 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ZKL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,538 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 129,523 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 123,307 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 111,803 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 111,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion in car

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,482 miles

Entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

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

Outer sills cannot be fully inspected for corrosion due to fitted covers

Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,479 miles

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

Entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

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

Outer sills cannot be fully inspected for corrosion due to fitted covers

Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,578 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,908 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

two high level brake light bulbs inop

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,031 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,491 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 79,491 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,405 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)

exhaust slight corroded

offside front wheelbearing slight ruff

Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,385 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

exhaust slight corroded

offside front wheelbearing slight ruff

Fail 18 Mar 2011 72,050 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,050 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LF05 ZKL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF05 ZKL, 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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LF05 ZKL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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