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SL05 BXR

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,405 mi
Last recorded144,405 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 BXR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 144,405 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 144,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 141,890 miles

BOTH SUSPENSION VERY RUSTY

ENGINE MOUNT WEAK

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

UNDERNEATH VERY RUSTY

Fail 5 Nov 2015 141,883 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH SUSPENSION VERY RUSTY

ENGINE MOUNT WEAK

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

UNDERNEATH VERY RUSTY

Pass 30 Sep 2014 138,047 miles

accident damage offside rear wing

damage to offside door mirror

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 125,697 miles

engine managment light stays on/o/s/mirror chipped,cover missing.o/s/r.bumper slightly damaged.gear box mount poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2013 125,697 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine managment light stays on/o/s/mirror chipped,cover missing.o/s/r.bumper slightly damaged.gear box mount poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,501 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

long travel handbrake lever

offside wing mirror damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,001 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 94,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,188 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,486 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 BXR is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

SL05 BXR is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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