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FE05 TZL

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 135,440 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outter sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension conponents corroded but not excessive

both front suspension coil springs corroded

both rear trailing arms bushes perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2018 127,337 miles

Central Front engine tray fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2 x dust covers, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2 x outer ball joints both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill front both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm linkages, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorated, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 25 Aug 2018 127,335 miles

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front engine tray fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2 x dust covers, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2 x outer ball joints both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill front both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm linkages, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorated, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 20 Aug 2018 127,288 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill + Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill to floor + Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 117,146 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 89,552 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 80,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,603 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Plastic sill trims fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Plastic sill trims fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,491 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracked and close to legal limit

Fail 23 Apr 2011 66,488 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked and close to legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cant check under side of wheel archers part covers on front full covers on rear plastic covers fitted

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 TZL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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