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SB05 VYM

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,873 mi
Last recorded118,873 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 118,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front brake application uneven 67% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner quarter panel area heavily corroded

Offside Front brake calliper slow to respond

Offside Front inner sill heavily corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated

general corrosion to unerbody and components

Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,666 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 112,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR,NSF,OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OS (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 100,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,696 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,768 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,151 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 42,333 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 VYM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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