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SJ55 OTS

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,677 mi
Last recorded109,677 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 OTS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all under side of vehicle is showing corosoin but not excessive at time of test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 109,650 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

all under side of vehicle is showing corosoin but not excessive at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2012 102,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 98,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake effort just meets pass criteria of 16%

n/s h/brake effort low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,691 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 72,193 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 71,739 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,896 miles

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

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

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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SJ55 OTS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ55 OTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ55 OTS registered?

SJ55 OTS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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