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DE05 BNB

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,819 mi
Last recorded196,819 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BNB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 196,819 miles

rear wheel arches are corroded

under vehicle corroded

rear suspension and sub frame corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 196,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension and sub frame corroded

rear wheel arches are corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 192,637 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 192,637 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 192,632 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Offside front upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear engine (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 182,232 miles

emissions just within limits

exhaust system corroded and has a snapped mounting point

front brake pads are low

under vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 182,135 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions just within limits

exhaust system corroded and has a snapped mounting point

front brake pads are low

under vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 172,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 172,265 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 162,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 162,562 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 145,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 130,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 116,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 101,995 miles

Advise rear joint of exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,472 miles

vehicle presented with both engine management and oil lights on! sump dipstick read no oil have put in oil to safe level before test commenced (engine management light remains on.) have advised..... possible engine damage?

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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DE05 BNB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE05 BNB, 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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DE05 BNB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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