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MW05 SFN

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,698 mi
Last recorded146,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 SFN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 146,698 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to sinking pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt buckle missing Middle buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) Brake pedal sinks to floor (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Front Both front sills corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Front Main beam out of alignment

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Chassis rail corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear sills corroded

Rear Both rear wheel archs corroded

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 136,606 miles

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

general corrosion to underside & sills

Fail 19 Jan 2019 136,536 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

general corrosion to underside & sills

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,436 miles

general corrosion to underside & sills

welding on sills has been covered over

Fail 20 Jan 2018 125,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside & sills

Pass 7 Jan 2017 107,044 miles

general corrosion to underside & both sills

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,458 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to all of the underside

Fail 8 Jan 2016 101,196 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to all of the underside

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 83,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,439 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f body impact damage

Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f body impact damage

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,246 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 41,246 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,030 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,213 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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MW05 SFN 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 63.2%.

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 MW05 SFN, 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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MW05 SFN is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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