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LY05 BGU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,706 mi
Last recorded50,706 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 BGU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,706 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 49,786 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 49,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,985 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,869 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 45,908 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,898 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 34,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,013 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,004 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 27,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,934 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,536 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LY05 BGU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY05 BGU, 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 LY05 BGU registered?

LY05 BGU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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