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SL05 XWV

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,020 miles

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

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

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)

Rear tyres perished

Rear wiper blade u/ s

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

exhaust pipe rusty

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

shields fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 121,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear tyres perished

Rear wiper blade u/ s

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

exhaust pipe rusty

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

shields fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 120,961 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre pipe by mounting bracket. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres perished in the tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,544 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 93,618 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,598 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 88,598 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,701 miles

slight blow front and centre exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,642 miles

corrosion on front and rear sub-frames and suspension componants

Fail 21 Jun 2011 68,635 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on front and rear sub-frames and suspension componants

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,770 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 49,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 39,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,925 miles

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)

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

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

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 XWV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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