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LV05 SBY

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,317 mi
Last recorded101,317 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 SBY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake reading low offside rear

Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake reading low offside rear

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,443 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,544 miles

Nearside + offside inner sills surface corrosion front to rear in several places

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage to offside front outer wing + bumper

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floor panels to inner sills around jacking points

surface corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,544 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror glass missing (8.1.2b)

Nearside + offside inner sills surface corrosion front to rear in several places

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage to offside front outer wing + bumper

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floor panels to inner sills around jacking points

surface corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside + offside front to rear inner sills surface corrosion in several places

nearside + offside front tyres getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside + offside front to rear inner sills surface corrosion in several places

nearside + offside front tyres getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,651 miles

nearside front front most bottom ball joint rubber gaitor slightly weaping grease

rear brake pads look low

surface corrosion to nearside + offside inner sills in various places

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,532 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,995 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,194 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 SBY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

LV05 SBY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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