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SL05 XWZ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,002 mi
Last recorded127,002 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XWZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 127,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both nearside and offsi9de inner and outer sills getting corroded but not holed

Fail 6 Apr 2016 126,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both nearside and offsi9de inner and outer sills getting corroded but not holed

Pass 18 May 2015 116,596 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

Fail 8 May 2015 116,529 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 99,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front sill covered in underseal

offside centre sill covered in underseal

offside front sill covered in underseal

offside rear sill covered in underseal

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2013 91,217 miles

small crack on windscrean

Fail 6 May 2013 91,217 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

small crack on windscrean

Pass 5 May 2012 75,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,180 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades worn

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 XWZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

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

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