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MF05 XGS

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,507 mi
Last recorded131,507 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XGS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,507 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and outer wall gouged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake flexi hose retainer broken and pipe held with cable tie

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall gouged, slight shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lower outer sill patch welded and both near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroded

noise from auxiliary belt area, possible bearing or tensioner issue

Pass 25 Nov 2020 129,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 129,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 126,454 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 122,918 miles

slight corrosion to wheel arch

Pass 24 Nov 2017 119,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 114,975 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 114,975 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 110,317 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 110,317 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 106,054 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,039 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 93,039 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,385 miles

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

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)

o/s rear brake calipa was siezed , have freed up and brakes ok at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,308 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,887 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,763 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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MF05 XGS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MF05 XGS, 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 MF05 XGS registered?

MF05 XGS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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