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FA05 FXZ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,025 mi
Last recorded132,025 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FXZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 132,025 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 132,012 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective ball joint (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 131,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area holed/corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill area holed/corroded .not in prescribed area.

Offside Rear tyre has minor damage to inner sidewall & low on tread at edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 126,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine light on dash

traction light on dash

Fail 17 Sep 2016 126,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine light on dash

traction light on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2015 122,384 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 122,382 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sll/iunner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,939 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

mil light on

Pass 21 Sep 2013 103,667 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,653 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs pads worn ok point of test

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,090 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,161 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 FXZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 FA05 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

FA05 FXZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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