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SW05 EGX

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,965 mi
Last recorded110,965 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 EGX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,965 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 110,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 91,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 87,311 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 82,147 miles

Both front tyres slightly scrubbed

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed

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

Fail 25 May 2016 82,144 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly scrubbed

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 77,760 miles

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed inside edge

Fail 12 May 2015 77,760 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed inside edge

Nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 13 May 2014 73,819 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2013 68,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 63,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside windscreen wiper torn

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 63,112 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside windscreen wiper torn

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2011 53,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,009 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2009 30,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,747 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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SW05 EGX 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 70.6%.

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 SW05 EGX, 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 SW05 EGX registered?

SW05 EGX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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