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OE05 XMU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,688 mi
Last recorded123,688 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XMU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 123,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill fiberglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill fiberglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full sill not welded to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing inride turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 117,893 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Sep 2020 117,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front suspension ball joint rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2019 113,328 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 113,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child lock on door

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,101 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 113,041 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,059 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 110,057 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,881 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,174 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 86,739 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,551 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,684 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 67,684 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,870 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,870 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,924 miles

very slight runnout on front brake,s

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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OE05 XMU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OE05 XMU, 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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OE05 XMU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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