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FE05 BWJ

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,377 mi
Last recorded164,377 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 164,377 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe/trailing arm bushes slight play

both sills undersealed

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 163,991 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30 cm of load bearing area (axle mounting.) marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Underneath car has multiple areas of corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck. ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 157,558 miles

Exhaust system corroded joints

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads- 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2018 148,404 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake/parkbrake needs adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panels and chassis rails have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 148,404 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake/parkbrake needs adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panels and chassis rails have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 137,820 miles

corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

under-tray fitted

underside corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 8 Aug 2017 137,820 miles

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

corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

under-tray fitted

underside corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,193 miles

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,086 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 98,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 May 2014 97,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 91,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2013 90,610 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2012 86,151 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 76,791 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 66,884 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 46,091 miles

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

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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FE05 BWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE05 BWJ, 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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FE05 BWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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