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SM54 OBX

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

137,324 mi
Last recorded137,324 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 OBX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 137,324 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both under sills holed (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 130,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 130,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 124,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 124,269 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 112,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 101,096 miles

pass and advise rear wheel bearings rough. pass and advise front no plate cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2012 101,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1 rear exhaust mount corroded off

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,068 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,404 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,271 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,535 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,781 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 31,779 miles

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

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

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 OBX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 SM54 OBX, 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 SM54 OBX registered?

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

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