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SG55 BTO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,934 mi
Last recorded83,934 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 BTO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,934 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,827 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 70,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sill have been damaged at rear

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear suspension arm front bush starting to perish

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn on edges

serpentine belt tensioner siezed

Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,213 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,358 miles

nearside and offside front wipers split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,356 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 53,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet underside rubber trim insecure - removed and placed inside car.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,076 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension arms,front bushes slightly perished

uneven wear on nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,023 miles

engine oil level on minimum

nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit recommend tyre changed as soon as possible

uneven wear on offside rear tyre tread

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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SG55 BTO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG55 BTO, 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 SG55 BTO registered?

SG55 BTO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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