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SB05 ZTH

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,535 mi
Last recorded70,535 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ZTH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 70,535 miles

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills, at rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills, at rear (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills corroded at front, outwith prescribed areas

plastic covers on outer sills

slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,540 miles

Front brake discs showing corrosion inner faces

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 65,539 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs showing corrosion inner faces

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside handbrake low reading

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,998 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 60,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Both front sills corroded and holed outwith prescribe area

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,148 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,763 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 47,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,356 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 ZTH is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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