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YX05 XAL

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,031 mi
Last recorded135,031 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XAL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 135,031 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake imbalance near to limit

inner and outer sills corroded

light scratches and stone chips in zone a

n/s/f brake slightly tight

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre valve poor

o/s/r tyre getting low and worn on edges

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 135,031 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake imbalance near to limit

inner and outer sills corroded

light scratches and stone chips in zone a

n/s/f brake slightly tight

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre valve poor

o/s/r tyre getting low and worn on edges

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 127,671 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sill/floor/chassis

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

n/s headlamp output slightly dim

Fail 1 Sep 2016 127,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sill/floor/chassis

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

n/s headlamp output slightly dim

Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,434 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 199,695 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,857 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 99,844 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,307 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 87,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,144 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,988 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,052 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 XAL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAL, 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 YX05 XAL registered?

YX05 XAL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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