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LT55 YJL

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,471 mi
Last recorded147,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 YJL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 147,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 147,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 134,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 29 Jan 2024 134,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 11 Jan 2024 133,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,342 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 132,324 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 130,582 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wheel arches and sill corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 130,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wheel arches and sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner and outer sills (unable to fully inspect arears as partial sill covers fitted ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,684 miles

Offside Front cv boot slightly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2019 113,684 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front cv boot slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2018 107,677 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sill has corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2018 107,573 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sill has corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,112 miles

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

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,747 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

back box corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,379 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 89,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,617 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 82,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,711 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WEAR

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,177 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 37,177 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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LT55 YJL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LT55 YJL, 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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LT55 YJL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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