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LV05 ABU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,579 mi
Last recorded180,579 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 ABU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 180,579 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2021 163,452 miles

Front sub-frame slightly corroded

General underside light corrosion

NS & OS Sills slightly corroded

Rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 163,452 miles

Front sub-frame slightly corroded

General underside light corrosion

NS & OS Sills slightly corroded

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

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

Rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 160,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

coolant pipe clip corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

vehicle underside slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 160,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

coolant pipe clip corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 157,356 miles

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Light corrosion on rear subframe/suspension components

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

Underside of vehicle lightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 157,348 miles

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

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Light corrosion on rear subframe/suspension components

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

Underside of vehicle lightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 153,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 153,185 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 146,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 146,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,306 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,626 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 769,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,556 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,901 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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LV05 ABU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV05 ABU, 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 LV05 ABU registered?

LV05 ABU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is LV05 ABU safe to buy?

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