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SJ05 VFB

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 VFB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,544 miles

front tyres worn on edges of treads

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arms,bushes worn

offside front brake disc corroded,pads look worn ,and brake binding slightly,recommend brakes checked

offside rear tyre tread on legal limit

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,846 miles

damage to rear bumper on offside

front brake pads worn

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear brake pads worn

slight runout in front brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,320 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 64,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,395 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 VFB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

SJ05 VFB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SJ05 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 VFB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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