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MH05 DTZ

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,271 mi
Last recorded149,271 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 DTZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 149,271 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 149,271 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust join between center and back box coroded

oil filter badley coroded but not leaking

sump coroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 137,610 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust join between center and back box coroded

oil filter badley coroded but not leaking

sump coroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 129,890 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 129,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

all tyres perished

mil light on

nearside front sill corroded but not within 30cm of a load bearing point

offside front sill corroded but not within 30cm of a load bearing point

Pass 25 Sep 2012 127,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 125,251 miles

Coolant leak

engine light on

Fail 1 Sep 2011 125,170 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Coolant leak

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 120,953 miles

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

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

slight binding of offside rear brake and disc in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2009 100,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,015 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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MH05 DTZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH05 DTZ, 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 MH05 DTZ registered?

MH05 DTZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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