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LG05 DFJ

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,832 mi
Last recorded169,832 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 DFJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 169,832 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 169,832 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 155,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 143,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 137,984 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 137,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 134,110 miles

Additional stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 134,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Additional stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,705 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 105,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,280 miles

front windows are tinted

Fail 23 Nov 2012 90,280 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front windows are tinted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,613 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 43,758 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 43,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,464 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 29,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tread on offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,728 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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LG05 DFJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LG05 DFJ, 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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LG05 DFJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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