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SM55 APX

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,570 mi
Last recorded74,570 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 APX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 74,570 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 74,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

oil low

Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

all wiper blades torn

both front foglamps not working

nearside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

all wiper blades torn

both front foglamps not working

nearside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,449 miles

advise rear pads approx 3000 miles

offside front foglamp inop

Fail 29 Jun 2012 53,449 miles

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

advise rear pads approx 3000 miles

offside front foglamp inop

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,502 miles

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

both offside and nearside rear seatbelts locking although difficult

front discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both offside and nearside rear seatbelts locking although difficult

front discs slightly worn

oil topped up 3litres

Fail 2 Apr 2010 32,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

front pads approx 4-5000 miles left

rear tyres 3mm,balding inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2010 32,995 miles

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

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

front pads approx 4-5000 miles left

rear tyres 3mm,balding inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,361 miles

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

re-check brake pads app 6 mths

rear tyres feathering inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2009 24,361 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

re-check brake pads app 6 mths

rear tyres feathering inner edge

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 APX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 APX, 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 APX registered?

SM55 APX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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