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MF05 LWU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,969 mi
Last recorded138,969 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 138,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broke (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broke (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2020 132,460 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body

Pass 1 May 2019 128,259 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 128,253 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,522 miles

Exhaust rear mounting corroded/broken.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 122,522 miles

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

Exhaust rear mounting corroded/broken.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,624 miles

Exhaust rear mounting broken.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 116,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear. (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust rear mounting broken.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 108,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken.

Fail 4 May 2016 108,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,230 miles

Fuel filler vent pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight brake bind on offside rear.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 99,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak.

Fuel filler vent pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight brake bind on offside rear.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,473 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 78,348 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 73,497 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,533 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,626 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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MF05 LWU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF05 LWU, 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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MF05 LWU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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