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SL05 BXP

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,398 mi
Last recorded125,398 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 BXP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 125,398 miles

Front nearside & offside outer sills holed but not in any prescribed area

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear gearbox mounting excessive movement

Fail 4 Nov 2021 125,347 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front nearside & offside outer sills holed but not in any prescribed area

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear gearbox mounting excessive movement

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 107,523 miles

heavy corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Fail 24 Apr 2019 107,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner & outer wheel arch / sill edege (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner & outer wheel arch / sill edege (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner & outer wheel arch / sill edege (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner & outer wheel arch / sill edege (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

slight corrosion starting to rear inner sills

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under side of vehicle corroded including rear suspension

Fail 6 Apr 2018 98,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under side of vehicle corroded including rear suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,710 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,498 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,239 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,576 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,547 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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 BXP 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 66.7%.

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 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 SL05 BXP, 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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SL05 BXP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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