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SL05 BXJ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,363 mi
Last recorded111,363 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 BXJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,363 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 111,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED unit failing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 97,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /jack point area/sub frame arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /jack point area/sub frame arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (Arms/mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested (folded down and work equipment on top)

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2024 97,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /jack point area/sub frame arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /jack point area/sub frame arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (Arms/mounts) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested (folded down and work equipment on top)

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2023 83,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,506 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 70,504 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,218 miles

nearside rear outer walls slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,973 miles

nearside rear tyre outer walls slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,974 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 5 Feb 2013 39,407 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,949 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,871 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,754 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,314 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

rear tyre wearing umevenly

wet test

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,203 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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SL05 BXJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL05 BXJ, 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 SL05 BXJ registered?

SL05 BXJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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