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SC05 EHB

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

84,794 mi
Last recorded84,794 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 EHB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil light intermittant

General corrosion to vehicle structure

MIL is on

Nearside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside rear spring seat corroded

Oil leak ()

Service and parking brakes only just meet minimum required standards

Vehicle has 'under sill' covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2016 79,378 miles

Offside Rear lower arm corroded

engine light on in dash

Fail 7 May 2016 79,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear lower arm corroded

engine light on in dash

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,615 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,305 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 57,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 57,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

All exhaust corroded

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 50,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,144 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 43,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,909 miles

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

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

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

both offside front lower suspension arm balljoint dust covers split

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre sidewalls worn as if tyre has been ran flat may have damage to tyre structure

Fail 15 Feb 2011 36,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both offside front lower suspension arm balljoint dust covers split

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre sidewalls worn as if tyre has been ran flat may have damage to tyre structure

Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,801 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 28,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has been runflat and damaged sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,195 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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SC05 EHB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SC05 EHB, 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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SC05 EHB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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