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LJ54 OLW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,168 mi
Last recorded74,168 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OLW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,168 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 74,113 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear seat belts not check due to seats down

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,021 miles

Brakes ; front discs corroding on inner face

Brakes ; rear discs corroding on inner face

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Lighting ; main beam images vague ?

Fail 22 Nov 2013 63,020 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front discs corroding on inner face

Brakes ; rear discs corroding on inner face

Brakes ; rear pads worn thin

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Lighting ; main beam images vague ?

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 57,052 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,052 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 48,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,114 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 42,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,341 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 OLW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 LJ54 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

LJ54 OLW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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