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SJ05 VRC

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,975 mi
Last recorded123,975 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 VRC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 123,975 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 116,954 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 108,845 miles

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust mount deteriorated and insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2018 108,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust mount deteriorated and insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,456 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,054 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 89,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,103 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,089 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 46,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,730 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 21 Mar 2008 26,455 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 VRC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ05 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

SJ05 VRC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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