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SA05 AEB

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,964 mi
Last recorded183,964 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 AEB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 183,964 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 183,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 175,035 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 175,035 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 163,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 139,004 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 139,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 140,834 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 140,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 127,911 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 127,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 165,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre tred worn on edge

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in rack

Rear brake inbalance

Rear discs scored

Wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2010 165,118 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre tred worn on edge

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside parking brake not working

Oil leak

Play in rack

Rear discs scored

Wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 154,343 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre to rear section joint corroding

front brake pads wearing low

front discs lipped and worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2008
Pass 4 Feb 2008 121,803 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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SA05 AEB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA05 AEB, 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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SA05 AEB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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