2005 Mazda 6 2.0L Diesel · SL05 XOW
2005 Mazda 6 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 26,018 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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Analysis is queued in the processing backlog.
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SL05 XOW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2015
- 26,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 XOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda 6 (SL05 XOW) between April 2008 and April 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
SL05 XOW Mileage History
- 09/04/20086,518 mi
- 22/04/20099,513 mi+2,995 mi
- 30/04/201012,373 mi+2,860 mi
- 20/04/201115,640 mi+3,267 mi
- 24/04/201219,289 mi+3,649 mi
- 25/04/201219,221 mi-68 mi
- 24/04/201320,499 mi+1,278 mi
- 25/04/201320,499 mi
- 22/04/201424,779 mi+4,280 mi
- 22/04/201424,783 mi+4 mi
- 24/04/201526,014 mi+1,231 mi
- 27/04/201526,018 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,767 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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