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NL05 ARX

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ARX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,865 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 103,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill inadequate wielding (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill inadequate weilding (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,529 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 92,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2018 92,407 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Central exhaust corroded

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 77,407 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre getting low on edges

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 77,407 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre getting low on edges

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,952 miles

corrosion various places, chassis. body, sills.

Fail 26 Mar 2016 75,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion around rear subframe area

corrosion front chassis legs

corrosion nearside and offside rear inner cills

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,083 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,828 miles

front and rear brake pads are getting low

front and rear suspension is corroding

hand brake has long travel

offside rear wheel arch is corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake pads are getting low

front and rear suspension is corroding

hand brake has long travel

offside rear wheel arch is corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,543 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,212 miles

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

offside rear disc scored

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,706 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,707 miles

front wipers starting to split

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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NL05 ARX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NL05 ARX, 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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NL05 ARX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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