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SD55 SDU

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,694 mi
Last recorded105,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 SDU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 105,694 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

centre exhaust leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,107 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r parking brake slightly low effort

Fail 24 Oct 2014 95,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,831 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 79,831 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S/R, O/S/F & N/S/F Brake discs have very little braking surface on inside.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S/R, O/S/F & N/S/F Brake discs have very little braking surface on inside.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,851 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Drivers wiper blade slightly torn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,902 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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SD55 SDU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD55 SDU, 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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What year was SD55 SDU registered?

SD55 SDU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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