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LX05 YFW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,207 mi
Last recorded100,207 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YFW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,207 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at mid section leaking and loose but exhaust remains secure (7.1.2)

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)

coves fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at mid section leaking and loose but exhaust remains secure (7.1.2)

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)

coves fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,056 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,009 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre ran flat (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,272 miles

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

engine management light on dash

front both sides brake pads low but not below 1.5mm, recommend change soon

Fail 20 Sep 2014 66,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 57,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

engin light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,717 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,230 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 25,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LX05 YFW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX05 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

LX05 YFW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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