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NL05 XZU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,923 mi
Last recorded142,923 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 142,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 124,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 104,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 10 May 2013 104,778 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 22 May 2012 83,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,764 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,371 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,083 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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NL05 XZU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XZU, 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 NL05 XZU registered?

NL05 XZU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is NL05 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 XZU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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