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LX05 YAK

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,561 mi
Last recorded126,561 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YAK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 126,561 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sign of repairs and covered in thick black sealants

Pass 23 Jun 2025 117,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,091 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle at various locations including both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2024 113,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle at various locations including both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 97,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 97,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding seized on signs of brake over heated (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive hand brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 97,575 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,591 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 75,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,879 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,466 miles

Front brake pads look low

Front number plate starting to delaminate

There are cuts in N/S & O/S rear tyre walls

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,656 miles

N/s/f tyre thinnish.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,046 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,866 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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LX05 YAK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX05 YAK, 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 LX05 YAK registered?

LX05 YAK is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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