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YL05 LUW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,514 mi
Last recorded87,514 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 LUW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 87,514 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 87,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,315 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 71,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s wiper blade slight splitting in centre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,609 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s wiper blade slight splitting in centre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,887 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,337 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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YL05 LUW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL05 LUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL05 LUW registered?

YL05 LUW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is YL05 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 LUW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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