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SH55 PDO

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,524 mi
Last recorded140,524 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 PDO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 140,524 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,036 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 128,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 116,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,604 miles

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

both wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,457 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,449 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,504 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 91,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat gasket (7.1.2)

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

Front Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges..

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 82,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,025 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 80,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn,recommend pads changed

hand brake eficiency low on decelerometer test on road

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arms,front bushes perished and starting to split

rear brake pads worn and discs badly corroded,recommend pads and discs changed

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front brake pads worn, recommend pads replaced

nearside rear and offside rear suspension arm front bushes perished and starting to split

rear brake discs corroded

stonechips on swept area of windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,131 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,404 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,631 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats.

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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SH55 PDO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH55 PDO, 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 SH55 PDO registered?

SH55 PDO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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