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SM05 XYL

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,503 mi
Last recorded150,503 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XYL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 150,503 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front bbj (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 150,496 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front bbj (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 142,650 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 142,648 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 142,554 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 133,834 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 133,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 122,011 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 117,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 112,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2012 112,998 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,255 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 101,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,978 miles

front windscreen has a few minor chips

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,941 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 XYL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

SM05 XYL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is SM05 XYL safe to buy?

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