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LX05 YFU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,893 mi
Last recorded70,893 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,893 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Sep 2025 70,893 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,547 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 58,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,615 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 45,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 43,843 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 43,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,738 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,628 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,398 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,779 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,953 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 21,953 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,246 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 5,334 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 YFU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 YFU registered?

LX05 YFU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is LX05 YFU safe to buy?

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