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SB05 HLR

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,364 mi
Last recorded117,364 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 HLR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 117,364 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all over body coroded

brake discs are coroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 113,561 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,814 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 84,811 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,573 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,526 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 59,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,228 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 47,227 miles

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

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

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 HLR is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HLR, 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 SB05 HLR registered?

SB05 HLR is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is SB05 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 HLR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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