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LY05 WRU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,530 mi
Last recorded190,530 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 WRU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 190,530 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 190,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

EML Light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 154,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front + O/S/R Brake discs pitted.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 26 May 2011 154,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front + O/S/R Brake discs pitted.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 127,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 95,755 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 95,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim 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 WRU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LY05 WRU, 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 LY05 WRU registered?

LY05 WRU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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