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SL05 XWF

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,957 mi
Last recorded107,957 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XWF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill @ front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front & rear (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 107,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill @ front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

WIPERS TORN BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,142 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust is corroded although the system is securely mounted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 93,872 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust is corroded although the system is securely mounted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,121 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,034 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,031 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 XWF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

SL05 XWF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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