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SM55 MZD

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,671 mi
Last recorded139,671 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 MZD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 139,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 132,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 132,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 126,759 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 126,759 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 30cm of trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 30cm of trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed not within 30 cm of mount point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed not within 30 cm of mount point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 115,165 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 93,957 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng. management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both inner & outer sills starting to corrode

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,659 miles

both rear brake pipes to rear brake flexies slight corrision

eml light on

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2012 78,658 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes to rear brake flexies slight corrision

eml light on

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,693 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,763 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outside

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 MZD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

SM55 MZD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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