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SG05 GRX

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,762 mi
Last recorded101,762 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 GRX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,762 miles

Rear heavy subframe and suspension surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,762 miles

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

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

Rear heavy subframe and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,762 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,666 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion upon them.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,612 miles

general surface corrosion to rearsubframe and susp

o/s/f door not opening fully poss check strap area damage

rear exaust joint area deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking badly

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2014 92,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking badly

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,650 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,558 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 53,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

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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SG05 GRX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG05 GRX, 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 SG05 GRX registered?

SG05 GRX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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