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SA05 ARU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,721 mi
Last recorded140,721 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ARU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 140,721 miles

n/s/r/tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2013 140,622 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r/tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,659 miles

air bag light on in dash

Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,591 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner shoulder. o/s rear tyre worn and perished inner shoulder.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,439 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,986 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 46,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,592 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ARU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SA05 ARU, 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 SA05 ARU registered?

SA05 ARU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is SA05 ARU safe to buy?

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