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MM05 LVU

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,271 mi
Last recorded118,271 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 LVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 118,271 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arm units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill unit damaged /corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively inner face (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arm units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair = parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear on near /side very rusty/light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off /side front to rear very rusty/light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all main areas of vehicle structure on underside very rusty/some corrosion and some areas are only just up to mot standards on day of inspection

brake disc shield corroded /part missing off/side front

brake/steering/suspension areas front/rear very rusty/corroded

handbrake lever high travel

wheel arches /sill units very rusty/light corrosion in some areas /been welded in some areas/some of the spot welds broken away

Fail 24 Jul 2021 118,190 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill unit damaged/corroded/broken away from body shell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arm units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill unit damaged /corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively inner face (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arm units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair = parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear on near /side very rusty/light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off /side front to rear very rusty/light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all main areas of vehicle structure on underside very rusty/some corrosion and some areas are only just up to mot standards on day of inspection

brake disc shield corroded /part missing off/side front

brake/steering/suspension areas front/rear very rusty/corroded

wheel arches /sill units very rusty/light corrosion in some areas /been welded in some areas/some of the spot welds broken away

Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,023 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to wheel arches and sills which have been visibly welded.

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including all suspension components, braking components and body of vehicle.

Fail 29 Jul 2020 111,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to wheel arches and sills which have been visibly welded.

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including all suspension components, braking components and body of vehicle.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,514 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis/ sill repairs/underseal visible. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis/subframes (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 103,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis/ sill repairs/underseal visible. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis/subframes (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,190 miles

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable all vehicle steering arms/components and fittings. (2.2.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames and fittings. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components and fittings (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all body/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis/body. (6.1.A.1)

front under tray and upper engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 102,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam/bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/soft metal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing bottom/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/soft metal (2.4.A.3)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable all steering/arms, (advise replacements) (2.2.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (advise replacements) (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over corrosion. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded vehicle metal brake pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 100,519 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded vehicle metal brake pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,748 miles

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

sub frames corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

sub frames corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,525 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,523 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE OIL LOW

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,001 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,792 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,746 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 84,745 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,113 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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MM05 LVU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MM05 LVU, 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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MM05 LVU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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