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SH05 DHP

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,291 mi
Last recorded162,291 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside outer sill weak

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2019 162,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 160,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 160,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 139,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 139,336 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 125,502 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside engine mount has slight play

Rear wiper split

Fail 23 Jul 2016 125,418 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2015 109,999 miles

all 4 front lower suspension arm dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingrease of dirt in the lowered position

rear exhaust poorly secured

Pass 26 Jul 2014 94,355 miles

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

all 4 front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers are split but preventing ingrease of dirt

front brakes heavily imbalance and requires inspection

Fail 16 Jul 2014 94,355 miles

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

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

all 4 front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers are split but preventing ingrease of dirt

front brakes heavily imbalance and requires inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2013 81,021 miles

all four front lower suspension arm dust covers are split but preventing the ingrease of dirt in the lowered position

Fail 6 Jul 2013 81,021 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four front lower suspension arm dust covers are split but preventing the ingrease of dirt in the lowered position

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,758 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms dust covers are split but not allow dust to enter

on lock to lock check during offside rotation slightly rough

Fail 11 Jul 2012 67,758 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front lower suspension arms dust covers are split but not allow dust to enter

on lock to lock check during offside rotation slightly rough

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,630 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 50,046 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,072 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,729 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 DHP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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