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NL55 GUW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,360 mi
Last recorded118,360 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 GUW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 118,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 118,348 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyre outer side walls damaged

knock from steering

metal brake pipe to n/s/r flexi corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,793 miles

all suspension rear bushis deterated

slite nosie n/s/front wheel baring

Fail 8 Sep 2016 108,793 miles

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

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

all suspension rear bushis deterated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,218 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall demiged

under body corried

Fail 2 Oct 2015 103,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall demiged

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

under body corried

Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,033 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 93,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,968 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,398 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front pads not visible

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,599 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,407 miles

both front tyres very worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,902 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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NL55 GUW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL55 GUW, 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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NL55 GUW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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