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SH05 AHN

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,087 mi
Last recorded70,087 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 AHN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 70,087 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cat pipe has slight leak at weld

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear bumper slightly damaged

slight knock through steering wheel

small chips in windscreen

tail pipe mount adrift

tyre size 205/55/16

Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,941 miles

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

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)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cat pipe has slight leak at weld

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear bumper slightly damaged

slight knock through steering wheel

small chips in windscreen

tail pipe mount adrift

tyre size 205/55/16

Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 46,713 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,583 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 39,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,716 miles

Offside front tyre has signs on the outside edge of having been run flat.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,444 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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SH05 AHN is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SH05 AHN, 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 SH05 AHN registered?

SH05 AHN is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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