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DS05 ACJ

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,005 mi
Last recorded115,005 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 ACJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 115,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Sill corrode not in prescribed area.

Offside Mirror cover not leaving sharp edges in my opinion.

Offside sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Under side of vehicle very rusty and inner sills.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 106,440 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.2.6)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.2.6)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,190 miles

items removed from driver's door prior to test

rear tyres worn both edges and perishing

under body corrosion allround

Fail 9 Nov 2015 100,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

items removed from driver's door prior to test

n/s front brake hose secured with cable tie

rear tyres worn both edges and perishing

under body corrosion allround

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,020 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,016 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 71,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside & nearside rear/front inner sill areas corroded.

Offside & nearside sill bottoms corroded.

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2011 64,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2010 53,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,805 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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DS05 ACJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DS05 ACJ, 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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DS05 ACJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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