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EK05 HRE

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,114 mi
Last recorded142,114 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HRE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front and rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside whole inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside front and rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside whole inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Rear axle rusty

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 29 Mar 2019 131,701 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front and rear wing slight corrosion

Nearside whole inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front and rear wing slight corrosion

Offside whole inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Rear axle rusty

brake fluid below max

Fail 29 Mar 2019 131,701 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front and rear wing slight corrosion

Nearside whole inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside front and rear wing slight corrosion

Offside whole inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Rear axle rusty

brake fluid below max

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,965 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,249 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,343 miles

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

slight movement in the steering joints

undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2016 97,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

slight movement in the steering joints

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2015 93,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 93,365 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

large piece missing out of n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,429 miles

slight play nearside front steering assembly

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,685 miles

Advise slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,165 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,975 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,851 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 HRE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE registered?

EK05 HRE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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