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SH05 DJU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,751 mi
Last recorded99,751 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 99,751 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 93,621 miles

engine starting to smoke

nearside rear suspension wishbone corroded

offside outer sill corroded, but not effecting brakes or steering systems, and not within prescribed areas of seats or controls

rear exhaust mount corroded but exhaust system adequately supported

Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine starting to smoke

nearside rear suspension wishbone corroded

offside outer sill corroded, but not effecting brakes or steering systems, and not within prescribed areas of seats or controls

rear exhaust mount corroded but exhaust system adequately supported

run out on nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,208 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust pipe rear clamp corroded off/insecure.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low due to brake binding. (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 79,602 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 79,335 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

unable to inspect front wheel bearings for roughness due to brakes binding

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,059 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 71,972 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front pads getting low.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,746 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arms,front bushes perished

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,892 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 55,892 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,454 miles

nearside and offside rear supension bushes perished

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges of treads

nearside front tyre tread worn

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,935 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 39,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 24,079 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 DJU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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