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SG55 TYO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 TYO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 86,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 84,164 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,684 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 82,684 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 75,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded at the rear

both rear trailing arm bushes just starting to split

cable on nearside parking brake starting to sieze

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall, offside rear tyre cracking heavily but not yet exposing ply or cord.

rear wiper split

Fail 3 May 2013 75,024 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded at the rear

both rear trailing arm bushes just starting to split

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall, offside rear tyre cracking heavily but not yet exposing ply or cord.

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Apr 2013 74,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,259 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 52,000 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2010 47,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 47,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,936 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 TYO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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