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NL05 UVS

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 UVS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 135,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 80% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,893 miles

Front steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

general surface rust under vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,609 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,855 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2014 94,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,421 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 77,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,455 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,560 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 58,873 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,423 miles

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

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

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 UVS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NL05 UVS, 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 UVS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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