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SM55 AOD

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,415 mi
Last recorded149,415 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 AOD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 149,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT GAITERS REPAIRED WITH SILICONE

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Fail 11 Oct 2014 149,415 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 135,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,226 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 106,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,951 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,401 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 55,401 miles

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

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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SM55 AOD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM55 AOD, 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 SM55 AOD registered?

SM55 AOD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is SM55 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 AOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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