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MW05 SFV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,932 mi
Last recorded155,932 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 SFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 155,932 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 155,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm inner bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 146,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 146,899 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 129,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 109,862 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

general corrosion to floor and chassis

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,077 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,072 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 34,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,877 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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MW05 SFV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW05 SFV, 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 MW05 SFV registered?

MW05 SFV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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