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SG55 VGC

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,145 mi
Last recorded113,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 VGC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,145 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 113,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,168 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 107,167 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,069 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 74,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,518 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,940 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,107 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VGC 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 76.9%.

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 SG55 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

SG55 VGC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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