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LJ54 GBU

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,258 mi
Last recorded110,258 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 GBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 110,258 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 109,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,814 miles

slight knock threw steering when driving

Fail 13 Nov 2013 104,814 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight knock threw steering when driving

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,707 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 99,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,593 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,471 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads maybe worn

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,985 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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LJ54 GBU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJ54 GBU, 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 LJ54 GBU registered?

LJ54 GBU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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