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LT05 VZL

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VZL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 85,109 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight play o/s steering

Fail 14 Apr 2026 85,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight play o/s steering

Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Apr 2025 80,734 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Apr 2025 80,734 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 73,316 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,266 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 65,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,706 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 42,704 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 41,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 39,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,197 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 9 May 2017 38,196 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 May 2016 36,546 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 32,221 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 32,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side rear tyre crcking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,392 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 12,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 7,960 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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LT05 VZL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT05 VZL, 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 LT05 VZL registered?

LT05 VZL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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