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SH05 DHE

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,626 mi
Last recorded42,626 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 DHE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 42,626 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 42,625 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 41,348 miles

corrosion on brake pipes to near and offside rear flexi brake hoses

Fail 28 May 2014 41,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes to near and offside rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 31 May 2013 36,296 miles

nearside front tyre worn 3mm and worn on edges

Fail 31 May 2013 36,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted replacement advised

nearside front tyre worn 3mm and worn on edges

nearside rear outer brake pad lining very well worn. borderline pass, advise replacement

nearside rear park brake only provided about half the braking effort of offside. should be capable of greater braking effort

offside front brake juddering

Pass 16 May 2012 30,742 miles

Bonding begining to fail at NSR & OSR suspension radius arm bushes.

NSF & OSF head restraints fitted incorrectly.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Towbar wiring at rear insecure.

Fail 14 May 2012 30,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bonding begining to fail at NSR & OSR suspension radius arm bushes.

NSF & OSF head restraints fitted incorrectly.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside 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)

Poor handbrake reading at NSR,as per RBT.

Towbar wiring at rear insecure.

Pass 23 May 2011 26,205 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 21,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper torn slightly

Pass 10 May 2010 21,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside wiper torn slightly

Pass 12 May 2009 18,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,086 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 DHE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DHE, 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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SH05 DHE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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