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SM55 MXR

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,113 mi
Last recorded95,113 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 MXR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,113 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underboy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front floor supports corroded

wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 95,112 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underboy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,122 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel arches corroded

underbody has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,824 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 84,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front brakes slightly binding.

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres wearing on outer edges

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,523 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 78,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,632 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,215 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 62,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 62,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 56,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,711 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,241 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 MXR is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

SM55 MXR is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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