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LV55 YKT

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,731 mi
Last recorded70,731 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YKT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,731 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2020 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,155 miles

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f steering rack boot damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

rear suspension arms corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,528 miles

inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f headlamp slightly cloudy still has aim and pattern at time of test.

o/s/r outer brake pad very low not below limits at time of test.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 65,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s front slow to read (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear caliper starting to bind on

Fail 24 Oct 2016 63,490 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear caliper starting to bind on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box hanger support broken

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 56,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

nearside front tyre worn very low outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,933 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,446 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,649 miles

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

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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LV55 YKT is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV55 YKT, 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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LV55 YKT is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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