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DS05 TKX

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,165 mi
Last recorded100,165 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 100,165 miles

underbody welded and under sealed

Fail 11 May 2020 100,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,717 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,277 miles

surface rust on front and rear suspension and brake componants

surface rust on under side and inner sills

Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,253 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

surface rust on front and rear suspension and brake componants

surface rust on under side and inner sills

Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,868 miles

Central sill corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,029 miles

extensive corrosion under vehicle

fuel filler pipes corroded

some age cracking in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,904 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear + rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear, inner sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored (3.5.1i)

extensive corrosion under vehicle

fuel filler pipes corroded

sills covered with plastic trim

some age cracking in o/s/r tyre

some pulsing from front brakes

Pass 1 May 2015 55,542 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion in underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

slight judder in front brakes

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 1 May 2015 55,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion in underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

slight judder in front brakes

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,246 miles

both outer sills corroded outside of perscribed areas and covered by plastic covers

Fail 8 Apr 2014 47,246 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)

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

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

both outer sills corroded outside of perscribed areas and covered by plastic covers

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,448 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Underside of car showing signs of corrossion

Fail 3 Apr 2012 41,448 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroded

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Underside of car showing signs of corrossion

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,329 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,329 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,853 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 TKX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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