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SK05 NPV

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,635 mi
Last recorded89,635 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 NPV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,635 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 89,625 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear and middle (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,631 miles

boot handle sticking

clutch slave cylinder corroded

exhaust badly corroded/deteriorated and mounts broken

front tyres close to limit 2055516

nsf brake pipe corroded /front to rears inadequately clipped

nsf strut bearing deteriorated

oil filler cap leak

some damage

steering play

Fail 27 Nov 2014 83,631 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot handle sticking

clutch slave cylinder corroded

exhaust badly corroded/deteriorated and mounts broken

front tyres close to limit 2055516

nsf brake pipe corroded /front to rears inadequately clipped

oil filler cap leak

some damage

steering play

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,874 miles

both front to rear brake pipes and nsf corroded close to limit -suspect badly corroded

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

exhaust centre rear badly corroded /rear mount broken

nsf coil spring suspect broken

slight play handbrake

some damage and corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,874 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes and nsf corroded close to limit -suspect badly corroded

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

exhaust centre rear badly corroded /rear mount broken

nsf coil spring suspect broken

slight play handbrake

some damage and corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,023 miles

exhaust corroded

n/sf brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 67,023 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

n/sf brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,126 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and nsf

exhaust join, clamp and mount badly corroded

nsr tyre worn close and perished / osr and fronts 3mm 2055516v

rear brakes worn

some damage

suspect battery weak/ nsf wiper torn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 58,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and nsf

exhaust join, clamp and mount badly corroded

nsr tyre worn close and perished / osr and fronts 3mm 2055516v

rear brakes worn

some damage

suspect battery weak/ nsf wiper torn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,247 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 38,247 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front tyre close to legal limit 2055516V

oil filter leaking

play both front wheel bearings

some dents scratches / damage nsr

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,032 miles

front brake discs worn imbalance 20%

Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,023 miles

both front wipers torn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper torn

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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SK05 NPV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK05 NPV, 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 SK05 NPV registered?

SK05 NPV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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