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LX05 YGA

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,791 mi
Last recorded95,791 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YGA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 95,791 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight cracks on outer edges of n/s/f tyre

slight play in rack joints

Fail 25 May 2016 95,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight cracks on outer edges of n/s/f tyre

slight play in rack joints

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,152 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 83,128 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside rear sills slightly corroded.

offside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,393 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,191 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,175 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,175 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,756 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 55,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s front tyre small cut

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 YGA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

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

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