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SL05 XXM

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,115 mi
Last recorded51,115 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XXM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 51,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front/rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all welding work heavily under sealed

general underbody & various suspension components covered in underseal

n/s & o/s sills extensively welded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 51,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch outer (sharp edge) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front/rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody & various suspension components covered in underseal

n/s & o/s sills extensively welded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,276 miles

n/s & o/s sills extensively welded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f lower all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f jacking sills to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 46,514 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s ~~& o/s entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front ~& rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s front & rear inner outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 42,540 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

entire under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Dec 2021 40,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s entire outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/r & Vo/s/r lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 40,144 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s & o/s complete inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arch to entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 33,101 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 27,816 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 27,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,952 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower n/s and o/s outer wings slightly corroded

Nearside sill covers fitted

Offside sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 23,933 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower n/s and o/s outer wings slightly corroded

Nearside sill covers fitted

Offside sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 21,652 miles

both inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,269 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 20,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,772 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,788 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 15,182 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,552 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,047 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 9,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,827 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,768 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 XXM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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