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MT05 XDL

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,947 mi
Last recorded99,947 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XDL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,947 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 99,909 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,662 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,074 miles

Battery clamp not tight but battery not able to come out of mounting.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 66,074 miles

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

Battery clamp not tight but battery not able to come out of mounting.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,596 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,456 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,532 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,532 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 40,614 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 40,614 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,148 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,148 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 25,327 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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MT05 XDL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT05 XDL, 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 MT05 XDL registered?

MT05 XDL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is MT05 XDL safe to buy?

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