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FM05 ZMU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,834 mi
Last recorded109,834 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ZMU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,834 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Fail 30 Mar 2016 109,834 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,591 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)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,628 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 88,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,672 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear support broken

slight blue tint to head lights

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,532 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,244 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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FM05 ZMU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM05 ZMU, 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 FM05 ZMU registered?

FM05 ZMU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is FM05 ZMU safe to buy?

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