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MF05 LXA

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,887 mi
Last recorded74,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LXA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,887 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,649 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 63,437 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 May 2014 52,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre void of tread on edges

Pass 20 May 2014 52,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre void of tread on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,270 miles

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre.

Fail 30 May 2013 40,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,929 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,633 miles

brake lineings to be checked all round , pads looking low.

n/s/r outer sill damage

Fail 12 Mar 2012 35,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake lineings to be checked all round , pads looking low.

n/s/r outer sill damage

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,222 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,653 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 13,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,430 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 LXA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXA, 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 MF05 LXA registered?

MF05 LXA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is MF05 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 LXA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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