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ST05 HZG

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,779 mi
Last recorded118,779 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 HZG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,779 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 118,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,357 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)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight transmittion or tyre noise

Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

obscured brake pipes cannot be checked for condition.

rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

obscured brake pipes cannot be checked for condition.

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,033 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,901 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 66,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake disc inner surface corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,753 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,271 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,262 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ST05 HZG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST05 HZG, 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 ST05 HZG registered?

ST05 HZG is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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