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LV05 SDO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,754 mi
Last recorded146,754 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 SDO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 146,754 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars, and have slight wear on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,180 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 110,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,543 miles

centre to rear part of exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 102,543 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

centre to rear part of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,723 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 97,723 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,038 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 96,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,761 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,097 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 87,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,588 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 73,585 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,838 miles

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

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

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 SDO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

LV05 SDO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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