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SL05 PRX

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,459 mi
Last recorded123,459 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,459 miles

Nearside Rear + front arch (light corroded -slight)

Offside Rear Outer arch (very corroded heavy-slight weak)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc (been stood) (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 123,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside (both) (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (both) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear + front arch (light corroded -slight)

Offside Rear Outer arch (very corroded heavy-slight weak)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc (been stood) (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,142 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,422 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,326 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,644 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

damage front no plate

Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,743 miles

exhaust poor condition

front no plate damaged

play o/side front hub brg

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,502 miles

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

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

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 PRX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PRX, 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 PRX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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