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FA05 FXX

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,803 mi
Last recorded81,803 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FXX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 81,803 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 81,803 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2025 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 67,453 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 67,453 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 58,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 52,906 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 43,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 39,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaitor small split

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber slightly loose

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,978 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,011 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 27,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,294 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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FA05 FXX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FA05 FXX, 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 FA05 FXX registered?

FA05 FXX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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