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SM54 OBO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,353 mi
Last recorded130,353 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 OBO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2017 130,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r door is bent .

Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,637 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r hand brake performance low

Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r hand brake performance low

Pass 26 Jan 2015 109,057 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 109,056 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 108,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,993 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 93,993 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

METAL FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES PERSHING

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION O/S N/S CORRODED

Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine undertray damaged

exhaust corroded at rear joint

front tyres worn on edges

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f door damaged at bottom

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

outer sills and underside corroding

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres slighty perished

Fail 26 Jan 2013 81,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine undertray damaged

exhaust corroded at rear joint

front brake discs worn and badly corroded on inner surface

front tyres worn on edges

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f door damaged at bottom

o/s/r brake squeaking on brake test

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

outer sills and underside corroding

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 21 Jan 2012 71,416 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded at joints

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s mirror slightly damaged

outer and rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,183 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 46,920 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,920 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,836 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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SM54 OBO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SM54 OBO, 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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SM54 OBO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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