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WA05 ARX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,995 mi
Last recorded146,995 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 ARX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 146,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed not within 30 cm

Offside Front Outer sill holed not within 30cm

Pass 27 Nov 2018 139,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 139,275 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 132,118 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 131,783 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 116,174 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 116,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated item unable to test {binding on} (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven destorted (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,131 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner sills closing panels ect (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill floors ect (5.2.6)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2016 106,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner sills closing panels ect (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill floors ect (5.2.6)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,660 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 83,660 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,895 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,192 miles

1/undertray fitted

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,747 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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WA05 ARX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA05 ARX, 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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WA05 ARX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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