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SB55 LVE

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,765 mi
Last recorded131,765 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 LVE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2018 131,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Flexible brake hose not secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 122,325 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 122,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,134 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 110,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,261 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,012 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,188 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 49,804 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,509 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 29,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,972 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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SB55 LVE 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 SB55 LVE, 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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SB55 LVE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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