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EK05 CXL

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,365 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALSO BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOST REAR - BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS - BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 94,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALSO BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOST REAR - BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS - BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,229 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 87,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SPRING ARMS - BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,484 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2021 80,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust sytem corroded

general corrosion underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,650 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 71,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,741 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***outer edge bald/splitting***205/55R16-91V*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf/osf windscreen wiper blades streaking[WBBR0018/WBBS0022]

osr tyre showing small cuts in tread area/deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,701 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2016 55,701 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bad connection (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,505 miles

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

corrosion started along ns/os inner/outer sills

Fail 18 Mar 2015 54,505 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion started along ns/os inner/outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2014 51,007 miles

both front tyres have outer edge wear alignment check advised

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,744 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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EK05 CXL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK05 CXL, 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 EK05 CXL registered?

EK05 CXL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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