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FE05 ERV

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,184 mi
Last recorded152,184 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 ERV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 152,184 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 152,157 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 148,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,148 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 141,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 141,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 132,903 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 132,903 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 114,577 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 114,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,597 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 94,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,459 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre tread slightly perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2010 70,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,280 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,845 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,253 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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FE05 ERV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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