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SM05 ZMO

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,000 mi
Last recorded141,000 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZMO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 141,000 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion on all of under body

Fail 8 Nov 2017 141,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension unit as chalked spring housing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sills as chalked (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

heavy corrosion on all of under body

Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,468 miles

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Nail in NSR tyre

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 119,467 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Nail in NSR tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 108,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,736 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,182 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 93,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,645 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,644 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,800 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted at nearside rear

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 ZMO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

SM05 ZMO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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