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LS05 KOE

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,878 mi
Last recorded158,878 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KOE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 158,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R O/S/R Under sills corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror case damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 146,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 135,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 135,843 miles

Exhaust system insecure LOOSE AT CENTRE JOINT AND SLIGHT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury DOOR MIRROR CASING SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side CALIPER REQUIRED - LEVER MECHANISM FAULTY (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER ENGINE STEADY - DOG BONE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,226 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 123,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 115,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,496 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced light not tested (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,566 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 83,564 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 78,488 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 78,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 70,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 66,645 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 66,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 May 2014 61,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 61,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 56,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 42,158 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 42,158 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 May 2010 36,237 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 29,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 22,053 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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LS05 KOE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LS05 KOE, 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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LS05 KOE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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