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SL05 XOP

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,093 mi
Last recorded131,093 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 131,093 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken

front registration plate damaged

oil leak

sideskirts fitted obscuring full inspection to sills

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle & wheel arches

Pass 15 Apr 2017 120,876 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

front registration plate damaged

side skirts fitted obscuring full inspection to sills

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension bushes at rear perished

Pass 6 May 2016 110,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

o/s front to rear, rear section brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 102,937 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 102,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 92,687 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,030 miles

both front wiper blades worn

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front wiper blades worn

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,789 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,085 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 XOP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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