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SM05 XYP

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,679 mi
Last recorded150,679 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XYP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 150,679 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear anti-roll bar links. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on both outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mount corroded / fractured.

Fail 28 Jun 2024 150,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear anti-roll bar links. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on both outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low.

Rear exhaust mount corroded / fractured.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 143,085 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 142,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 134,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 134,583 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 124,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 124,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 122,505 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front heavy corrosion to front outer sills, holed. (both sides)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear heavy corrosion to rear inner sills.

Rear unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills , sill covers fitted,both sides.

heavy underside corrosion to suspension components.

unable to inspect rear inside wheel arches, covers fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 113,672 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 106,425 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,519 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 82,519 miles

Front 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,567 miles

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

rear exhaust support broken away but exhaust stillsecure

Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,567 miles

rear exhaust support broken away but exhaust stillsecure

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,082 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 XYP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SM05 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

SM05 XYP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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