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LY05 FAM

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,007 mi
Last recorded87,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FAM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 87,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 76,638 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 76,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,919 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 71,919 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,521 miles

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,158 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,206 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,267 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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LY05 FAM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

LY05 FAM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is LY05 FAM safe to buy?

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