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SG55 BVM

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,053 mi
Last recorded115,053 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 BVM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyre close to limit

Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,043 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)

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

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

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear badly worn on edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear badly worn on edge nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 97,684 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,077 miles

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

rear tyres wear on outeredge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,077 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outeredge

nearside rear tyre wear on outeredge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r bumper has slight damage

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,377 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 66,377 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,144 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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SG55 BVM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

SG55 BVM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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