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SM05 NYB

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,601 mi
Last recorded120,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2015 120,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 120,601 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 101,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 101,918 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,229 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,247 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,902 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

wiper blades worn

Fail 11 Jun 2011 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

oil level low

wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,121 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,829 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,606 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 35,440 miles

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

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 NYB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NYB, 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 SM05 NYB registered?

SM05 NYB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is SM05 NYB safe to buy?

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