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LX05 YFY

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,484 mi
Last recorded139,484 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YFY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 139,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 134,914 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Mar 2020 134,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,442 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion ns/os outer sills

rear suspension components in rusty condition .

Pass 11 May 2018 116,296 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 107,967 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 107,967 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is virtually on minimum limit and badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all the atatched components are also corroded (2.4.G.1)

advise child seat fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is virtually on minimum limit and badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all the atatched components are also corroded (2.4.G.1)

advise child seat fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 84,168 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,849 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 71,926 miles

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 May 2013 71,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,723 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 65,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,939 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,939 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,498 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 32,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YFY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

LX05 YFY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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