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SM55 MYO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,109 mi
Last recorded62,109 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 MYO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,109 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills all underside badly corroded no holes (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,108 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all others (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside all suspension (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills all underside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all others (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside all suspension (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,965 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,373 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,750 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,876 miles

Oil at minumum

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,961 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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 MYO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MYO, 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 MYO registered?

SM55 MYO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SM55 MYO safe to buy?

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