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MT05 XDM

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,195 mi
Last recorded139,195 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XDM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 139,195 miles

front & rear discs corroded

rear outer sills & wheel arches corroded

rear roll bar links

rear suspension & subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,425 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s front headlamp in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

rear suspension & subframe heavily corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 129,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement not moving (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured n/s rear lower corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s front headlamp in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated n/s front (5.2.3 (l))

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

rear suspension & subframe heavily corroded

slight squeak from o/s front

Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,566 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front (curved) arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear brake discs worn & scored due to brake binding

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,566 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,001 miles

slightly low effort nearside rear parking brake.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,021 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,222 miles

offside front tyre void of tread on inner and outer edges.

rear exhaust support bracket corroded through.

Pass 14 May 2014 73,780 miles

frt tyres very slight wear on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2014 73,780 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

frt tyres very slight wear on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2013 65,522 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 57,075 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)

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

front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2011 50,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 43,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,024 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 XDM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT05 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

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

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