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SK05 WMU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,366 mi
Last recorded117,366 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 WMU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 117,366 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,331 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 94,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,213 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 79,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,437 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper damaged

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 WMU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK05 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

SK05 WMU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SK05 WMU safe to buy?

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