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MM05 LYY

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,127 mi
Last recorded106,127 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 LYY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 106,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyer side wall cracked and aproaching legal limit on tread

Pass 17 May 2013 95,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all rear susp bushes starting to split

both front brake disc scored and corroded

front bumper damaged

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

o/s/r no plate lamp inop

Fail 17 May 2013 95,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all rear susp bushes starting to split

both front brake disc scored and corroded

front bumper damaged

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

o/s/r no plate lamp inop

Pass 23 May 2012 82,326 miles

Both passenger side outer sidewalls of tyres deteriorated

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads wearing low and drivers side front brake disc pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger side front tyre worn down to 2-3mm of tread

Suspect rust around alternator belt area

Suspect slight freeplay in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2012 82,326 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both passenger side outer sidewalls of tyres deteriorated

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads wearing low and drivers side front brake disc pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger side front tyre worn down to 2-3mm of tread

Suspect rust around alternator belt area

Suspect slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,554 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads wearing low suspect due for replacement in 1-2000miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Rear suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorated slightly

Slight corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Slight freeplay present in steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,554 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads wearing low suspect due for replacement in 1-2000miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Rear suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorated slightly

Slight corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Slight freeplay present in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,462 miles

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3mm of tread

Exhaust system corroded

Rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Suspect 3-4000miles left on front and rear brake pads

Fail 17 Jun 2010 58,462 miles

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3mm of tread

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Suspect 3-4000miles left on front and rear brake pads

Fail 17 Jun 2009 48,974 miles

Drivers wiper blade starting to split slightly

Exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake pads low

Slight damage to passenger side front outer sidewall of tyre

Slight damage to passenger side rear outer sidewall of tyre, also nail in tread

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,974 miles

Drivers wiper blade starting to split slightly

Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear brake pads low

Slight damage to passenger side front outer sidewall of tyre

Slight damage to passenger side rear outer sidewall of tyre, also nail in tread

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,020 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 LYY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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