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SL05 XXT

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,064 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 7 Jun 2016 112,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,642 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering fluid low

Fail 17 Apr 2015 110,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 110,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

all major subframes heavily corroded

all underside of car heavily corroded and blistered

front tyres perrished and heavily cracked

o/s/rr tyre on limita and heavily perrished

outer sills heavily corroded and covered with trim

rear subframe and suspension arms heavy corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,400 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 84,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,014 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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 XXT is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

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

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