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SL05 YMD

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,486 mi
Last recorded153,486 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YMD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 153,486 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank strap supports corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

under body surface corrosion front to rear

Fail 10 Oct 2017 153,486 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear anti roll bar link support (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill front to rear inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill front to rear inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank strap supports corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

under body surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 16 Jun 2016 145,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 139,460 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 139,791 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2014 126,370 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 126,368 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 110,010 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp missing

n/s and o/s outer sills some corrosion

Fail 18 May 2013 110,010 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust clamp missing

n/s and o/s outer sills some corrosion

Fail 16 May 2013 110,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp missing

n/s and o/s outer sills some corrosion

Pass 11 May 2012 102,495 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 102,495 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 88,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,572 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 80,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,743 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 52,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,278 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL05 YMD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL05 YMD, 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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SL05 YMD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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