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SB05 HLO

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,290 mi
Last recorded110,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 HLO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2018 110,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded 30cm of drivers seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

bonnet damaged

exhaust blowing

front bumper damaged

rear wiper split

under side of car corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lots of corrosion to under body

Fail 25 Jul 2017 94,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lots of corrosion to under body

Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,554 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lots of corrosion to underbody

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,485 miles

Front bump stops missing

Offside Rear tyre screw in it

underbody badly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 85,248 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front bump stops missing

Offside Rear tyre screw in it

underbody badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2015 74,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

heavy corrosion to whole of underside

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has damaged to side wall

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

outer sill covers fitted

steering noisy

Pass 23 May 2014 63,882 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

passengers side rear brake caliper sticking

passengers side rear tyre wearing on outside

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 20 May 2014 63,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

passengers side rear brake caliper sticking

passengers side rear tyre wearing on outside

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 29 May 2013 57,935 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 51,765 miles

front tyres worn perished

Pass 24 May 2011 46,209 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,934 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,437 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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SB05 HLO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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