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WM05 ELX

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,844 mi
Last recorded78,844 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 ELX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,844 miles

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

nearside and offside wipers wearing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 78,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside and offside wipers wearing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,971 miles

front reg plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,073 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,073 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 57,562 miles

Oil leak

power steering system noisey

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

power steering system noisey

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side rear tyre perrishing

near side wiper smearing

off side rear tyre perrishing

off side wiper smearing

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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WM05 ELX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM05 ELX, 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 WM05 ELX registered?

WM05 ELX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is WM05 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 ELX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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