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SM05 JPY

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,930 mi
Last recorded139,930 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JPY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 139,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside corroded

exhaust corroded

front number plate poor condition

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 139,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside corroded

exhaust corroded

front number plate poor condition

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,701 miles

Front front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to under body

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 7 Nov 2017 131,699 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to under body

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,422 miles

Front both wiper blades weakening

Inner both sidesills corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Nov 2016 123,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sidesill (2.4.A.3)

Front both wiper blades weakening

Inner both sidesills corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2015 115,287 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front wiperblade deteriorating

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiperblade incomplete

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

underside components corroding

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2014 102,157 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 102,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,829 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 82,171 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,171 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,791 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 55,791 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,255 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

rear wiper blade slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,291 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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SM05 JPY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SM05 JPY, 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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SM05 JPY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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