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SJ05 VCX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,712 mi
Last recorded56,712 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 VCX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 56,712 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front&back both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all of under vehicle heavily corroded

nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked

outer sills covered in underseal

rear arches corroded

Fail 8 May 2024 56,709 miles

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front&back both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all of under vehicle heavily corroded

nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked

rear arches corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 56,704 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front&back both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all of under vehicle heavily corroded

nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked

rear arches corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 54,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked. ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle in early stages of corrosion.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,930 miles

Slight wear in offside steering drumstick. Rear brake pads wearing thin. General corrosion front & rear suspension sub frames, suspension arms, front outer sills, rear inner sills & rear arches.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,965 miles

Slight wear in offside steering drumstick. Rear brake pads wearing thin. General corrosion front & rear suspension sub frames, suspension arms, front outer sills, rear inner sills & rear arches.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,638 miles

Corrosion on inner sill sections

General corrosion on front and rear suspension components subframe, arms

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack drumstick

Fail 16 Jan 2020 50,580 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Corrosion on inner sill sections

General corrosion on front and rear suspension components subframe, arms

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack drumstick

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,665 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,992 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,491 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre getting low on edges of tread.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,307 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,000 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,066 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade torn at ends.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,184 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,178 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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SJ05 VCX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ05 VCX, 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 SJ05 VCX registered?

SJ05 VCX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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