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YX05 XAJ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,256 mi
Last recorded117,256 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XAJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,256 miles

Underbody has slight corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 2 Nov 2022 116,442 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 116,442 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 115,370 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,079 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 113,079 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,681 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 111,681 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 109,958 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 109,958 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,233 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 108,233 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,436 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 106,404 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 103,741 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,070 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust starting to corroded

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 2 Oct 2012 91,502 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust starting to corroded

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,067 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,569 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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YX05 XAJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YX05 XAJ, 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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YX05 XAJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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