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SM05 ZKL

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,687 mi
Last recorded56,687 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZKL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 56,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 104,783 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,202 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 47,199 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 42,560 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 42,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Slight cuts in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 May 2012 36,501 miles

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

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

headlamp washers not working

offside rear tyre has slight cuts to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 21 May 2011 31,423 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 31,423 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 25,116 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on side wall

Nearside rear tyre low on edge

Nearside tyre low on edge

Offside front tyre bald on edge

Offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2009 18,783 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,154 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 14,154 miles

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

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 ZKL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

SM05 ZKL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SM05 ZKL safe to buy?

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