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SM55 APO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,347 mi
Last recorded77,347 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 APO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,347 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear suspension components corroded

both front flexy brake hose ferrules and pipe slightly corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 23 Aug 2016 77,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear suspension components corroded

both front flexy brake hose ferrules and pipe slightly corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,226 miles

front sub frame corroded

inner & outer sill corroded

both front brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

front sub frame corroded

inner & outer sill corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,799 miles

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front subframe slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 62,799 miles

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

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

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front subframe slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,316 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

front subframe slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre nailed (unrepairable)

slight drag at both rear wheels

Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,316 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

front subframe slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre nailed (unrepairable)

slight drag at both rear wheels

Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,051 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,225 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,722 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,177 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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SM55 APO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM55 APO, 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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SM55 APO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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