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SM05 ZNU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,746 mi
Last recorded110,746 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZNU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 110,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 93,521 miles

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

front tyres cracked at inner edges (at bead rim)

nearside wiper torn slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,416 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,415 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,935 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZNU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

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

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