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MF05 LXM

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LXM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,310 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

D/SEAT TORN,205/55/16 X 4,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA;S VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR,,17 YR OLD/MILES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 86,309 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL....COMPLETE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

D/SEAT TORN,205/55/16 X 4,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA;S VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR,,17 YR OLD/MILES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,909 miles

16 YR OLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..205/55/16 X 4,,

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA;S VVVHSC (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 72,909 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL....................... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

16 YR OLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..205/55/16 X 4,,

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA;S VVVHSC (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,506 miles

Nearside Rear disc is red due to heating up

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc is red due to heating up

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 70,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking on the union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear disc is red due to heating up

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc is red due to heating up

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 67,053 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension arms and sub -frame in poor condition

oil level below minimum

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,937 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,098 miles

front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 36,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 30,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,802 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,173 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 LXM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

MF05 LXM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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