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SA05 VVZ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 VVZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 86,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 86,868 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 86,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill riser /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

215/50/17/95w michelin

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center to rear exhaust section mounting flanges corroded

offside rear hand brake cable guide on trailing arm loose

Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 75,382 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,956 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,947 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,507 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 56,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,085 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,818 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,304 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,119 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,291 miles

offside and nearside front and rear tyres all bald on inner or outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,217 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,618 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,667 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 VVZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc 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 SA05 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

SA05 VVZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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