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EF05 XOL

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,242 mi
Last recorded123,242 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XOL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 123,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 120,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r wheel hard to turn (3.5.1k)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills (6.1.B.2)

foot brake has travel

hand brake has travel

Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,138 miles

One rear exhaust support bracket broken, system still secure.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides Not felt on road test (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 112,138 miles

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

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

One rear exhaust support bracket broken, system still secure.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides Not felt on road test (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,977 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all dust covers damaged (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 102,976 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all dust covers damaged (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,412 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,411 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,843 miles

nearside front wiper smeary

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2013 86,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front wiper smeary

nearside rear brake binding slightly

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 77,019 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 77,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,693 miles

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

Rear number plate is slighty deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,440 miles

damage to screen

rear number plate showing signs of water ingress

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,203 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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EF05 XOL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 EF05 XOL, 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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EF05 XOL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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