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SM55 MYD

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,647 mi
Last recorded138,647 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 138,647 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer + inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front + centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front + centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated + rear section clamp corroded + back box rear hanging bracket insecure

nearside wiper blade rubber slightly split

Pass 13 Feb 2015 121,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 12 Feb 2015 121,206 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

offside wiper blade rubber split + could clean better

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system slightly deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 19 Feb 2014 103,470 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system slightly deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,716 miles

All alloy wheels are damaged

Offside and nearside outer sills are corroded

Various bodywork has damage

Fail 24 Sep 2010 65,714 miles

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

All alloy wheels are damaged

Offside and nearside outer sills are corroded

Park brake has a lot of travel

Various bodywork has damage

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,897 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 54,897 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,018 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 MYD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MYD, 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 MYD registered?

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

Is SM55 MYD safe to buy?

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