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SH05 HSZ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,357 mi
Last recorded136,357 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 HSZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 136,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rust under vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2014 136,343 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rust under vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2013 122,748 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 122,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 122,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,742 miles

Clunking from base of steering column.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,442 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

windscreen scored + wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,374 miles

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

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

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 HSZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

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

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