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SL05 XPB

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

153,297 mi
Last recorded153,297 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XPB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 153,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various near and off sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 153,294 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill corroded and corroded through at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various near and off sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 142,390 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 142,390 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 142,354 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both sills in very rusty condition.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,139 miles

Both outter sills corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Rear bumper damaged.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 137,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both outter sills corroded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Rear bumper damaged.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 127,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspect aux belt tensioner worn

Fail 8 Mar 2017 127,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Suspect aux belt tensioner worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,208 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 118,127 miles

Battery insecure held by bungee (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

general underside corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2015 108,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML is on

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML is on

Fail 28 Mar 2014 103,433 miles

EML is on

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,433 miles

EML is on

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sureface corrosion to front and rear sub frames

Fail 8 Mar 2013 98,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure at fitting

sureface corrosion to front and rear sub frames

Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,294 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecue

child seat fitted to n/s/r

small cut to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,023 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,963 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 29 Mar 2008 40,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,974 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 XPB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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