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SB05 UDT

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,339 mi
Last recorded143,339 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 UDT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 143,339 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,118 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Sep 2016 133,095 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,390 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 125,390 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 57kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on windscreen (8.3.1e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,335 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 117,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 117,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 111,642 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 111,617 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,879 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 98,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 UDT is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB05 UDT, 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 UDT is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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