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SM55 KRD

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

159,536 mi
Last recorded159,536 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 KRD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 159,536 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut tops corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 28 Mar 2016 159,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut tops corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 151,536 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 151,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 143,468 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 143,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 131,605 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 131,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front bumper broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 124,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 107,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

p/s front wheel bearing free play advise.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 107,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

p/s front wheel bearing free play advise.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,972 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 84,972 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,477 miles

h/brake near full travel

Fail 6 Nov 2008 53,477 miles

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

h/brake near full travel

rear pads at 3mm

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 KRD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 KRD, 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 KRD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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