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SA55 GSU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,549 mi
Last recorded121,549 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 GSU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advanced corrosion on underbody panels ,rear subframe and outer sills

Fail 22 Jan 2018 113,615 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advanced corrosion on underbody panels ,rear subframe and outer sills

Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,848 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced corrosion of underbody panels and chassis sections

all welded repairs are coated in thick under seal

all welded repairs are coated in thick under seal

coolant leak from front area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 101,724 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (viewed from underneath) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced corrosion of underbody panels and chassis sections

coolant leak from front area

heavy surface corrosion of nearside rear brake disc

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,063 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 89,063 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,434 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 75,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,129 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,650 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,972 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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SA55 GSU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SA55 GSU, 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 SA55 GSU registered?

SA55 GSU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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