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EK55 SZV

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,203 mi
Last recorded86,203 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 SZV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 86,203 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached Splash guard (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 80,691 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,403 miles

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

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

baby seats in n/s/f + o/s/r

front pads not viewed

handbrake has little reserve travel

power steering noisy

rear pads and discs worn close to limit

steering rack has a leak n/s/f

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,407 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 62,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,948 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,236 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing low outter tread and are perishing

nearside and offside inner stills have sight surface corrosion

nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting has sight play

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,941 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low on tread

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,941 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front tyres starting to wear low on tread

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,280 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

nearside rear outer sill has been repaired

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside rear brake pads very low

Fail 8 Oct 2011 37,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

nearside rear outer sill has been repaired

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside rear brake pads very low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 34,894 miles

nearside outer sill panel has been repaired

nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2008 30,854 miles

2 FRONT WIPER'S WEARING

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

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

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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EK55 SZV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK55 SZV, 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 EK55 SZV registered?

EK55 SZV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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