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DS05 ACX

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,104 mi
Last recorded204,104 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 ACX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 204,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear corrosion both rear wheel arches

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 197,652 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 197,433 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s.f (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short on/floor by driver (1.9.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/sf (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working centre rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 154,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Apr 2015 153,902 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2014 131,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including subframes but not excessive

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,509 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,397 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,625 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 ACX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS05 ACX, 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 DS05 ACX registered?

DS05 ACX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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