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SB05 HLF

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,369 mi
Last recorded63,369 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 HLF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 63,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axel heavily corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,196 miles

Front outer sills holed but not near a load bearing point.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 53,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front outer sills holed but not near a load bearing point.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,378 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread on limit.

Fail 20 Apr 2021 49,373 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread on limit.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake flexi hose metal pipes corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear subframes & front &rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearward arm dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres aged & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 46,365 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake flexi hose metal pipes corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear subframes & front &rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearward arm dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres aged & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & n/s/r tyres aged/treads cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,121 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 45,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,353 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 43,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,462 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,462 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,987 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 32,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,217 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 30,217 miles

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

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

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

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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SB05 HLF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SB05 HLF, 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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SB05 HLF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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