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WA05 ASU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,795 mi
Last recorded163,795 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 ASU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 163,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advanced corrosion nearside outer sill at front not within prescribed areas

Advanced corrosion offside outer sill at front not within prescribed areas

All underside steering and suspension components general corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost support corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 159,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 159,338 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 159,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 155,965 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 154,682 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 154,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 145,137 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 144,955 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various chassis and integral body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

altanator belt worn

Pass 13 Jan 2017 143,389 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2015 136,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipes are corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 133,069 miles

Exhaust joints heavily corroded

Most metal power steering pipes are corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens starting to deteriorate (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic is starting to deteriorate (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear box near hanger (7.1.2)

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

fuel breather heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 118,140 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BAULDING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AT JOINT

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,644 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Unable to check the outer front brake pads as view is obscured. inner pads are good.

exhaust joints in badly corroded condition.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 103,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Unable to check the outer front brake pads as view is obscured. inner pads are good.

exhaust joints in badly corroded condition.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,193 miles

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

front brake pads look low

n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f tyres on 2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,115 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges,close to wear bars and perishing with age.2000 max 205/55r16 91v

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,262 miles

rear brake pads low.2k max

rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,029 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 ASU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ASU, 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 ASU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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