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HW55 FGX

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FGX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,935 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,935 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 79,689 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 72,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm of tread

both front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2018 72,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm of tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,874 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 63,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,255 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,872 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,152 miles

rear brake pads at 3-4mm

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,356 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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HW55 FGX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HW55 FGX, 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 HW55 FGX registered?

HW55 FGX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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