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GM55 STU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,053 mi
Last recorded125,053 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM55 STU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,053 miles

Both sills corrosion.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill trims fitted.

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion Under side (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear bumper mounting corroded & damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear arch corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 102,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 102,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2015 91,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 82,278 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2013 77,103 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fuel tank Metal breather pipe corroded (recommend renewal)

Fail 29 May 2013 77,103 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fuel tank Metal breather pipe corroded (recommend renewal)

Pass 24 May 2012 63,622 miles

rear brake pads getting low

All front suspension components are corroded

Nearside rear of vehicle has damage to the metal section behind the bumper

complete exhaust system is heavily corroded

rear subframe and all rear suspension components are all heavily corroded

vehicle is fitted with a front under body cover

Fail 24 May 2012 63,622 miles

All front suspension components are corroded

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

Nearside rear of vehicle has damage to the metal section behind the bumper

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

complete exhaust system is heavily corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear subframe and all rear suspension components are all heavily corroded

vehicle is fitted with a front under body cover

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,261 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 55,621 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,261 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 50,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,298 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,693 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 37,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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GM55 STU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GM55 STU, 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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GM55 STU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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