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SM55 MXL

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,019 mi
Last recorded126,019 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 MXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 126,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 126,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,125 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system slight corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 112,882 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,865 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 78,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

abs light was on when test was started but went off during test

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,628 miles

panel damage to nearside

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,846 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,665 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on edges

offside front bottom balljoint boot split

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 MXL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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