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VN05 LNM

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

182,972 mi
Last recorded182,972 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 LNM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 182,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 182,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and on legal limit on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 168,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 168,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 154,380 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler pipe corroded (thin pipe)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 154,380 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler pipe corroded (thin pipe)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 143,780 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 143,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 143,394 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension units corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 133,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 133,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 114,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,039 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 78,154 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,996 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2010 62,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,097 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,834 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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VN05 LNM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VN05 LNM, 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 VN05 LNM registered?

VN05 LNM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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