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LS05 ZFA

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,028 mi
Last recorded160,028 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZFA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 160,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 148,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe . (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding on .

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low on the inside edge . (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on the inside edge . (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 148,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter . (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe . (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding on .

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low on the inside edge . (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on the inside edge . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 134,302 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 134,299 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 127,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 117,177 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 117,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,119 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 105,117 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 94,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 84,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 72,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,545 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 ZFA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS05 ZFA, 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 LS05 ZFA registered?

LS05 ZFA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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