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SM55 JDU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,000 mi
Last recorded144,000 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 JDU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 144,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear both sides inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear both sides and central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 133,715 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,831 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded bushes perished

Fail 30 Sep 2016 123,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

both rear suspension arms corroded bushes perished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,615 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 112,609 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,528 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,092 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,290 miles

Both front discs worn slightly

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

Nearside wiper torn slightly

Offside wiper torn slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,290 miles

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

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

Both front discs worn slightly

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

Nearside wiper torn slightly

Offside wiper torn slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,128 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Brake fluid level low.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 58,128 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Brake fluid level low.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,067 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 JDU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JDU, 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 JDU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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