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DE05 FHM

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,667 mi
Last recorded115,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 115,667 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 115,667 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,473 miles

play in both steering rack arms

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

strong smell of fuel at rear of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2018 105,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

play in both steering rack arms

strong smell of fuel at rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jan 2017 95,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2016 85,685 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,577 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,067 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,884 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 20,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FHM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE05 FHM, 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 DE05 FHM registered?

DE05 FHM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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