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SM55 TVC

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2017 79,149 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH INNER/ OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION JOINTS LOWER N/S&O/S FRONT

UNDERSIDE CORRODING

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,365 miles

Both outer sills, both inner sills,floor and chassis corroding.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,365 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Both outer sills, both inner sills,floor and chassis corroding.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2015 64,694 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,639 miles

BOTH FRONT TYERS GETTING LOW!

EXHAUST CORRODING!

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODING!( INC SILLS,FLOORS ETC)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,639 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYERS GETTING LOW!

EXHAUST CORRODING!

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODING!( INC SILLS,FLOORS ETC)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,231 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 53,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,902 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 42,900 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,110 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,217 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,217 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,953 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 TVC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

SM55 TVC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SM55 TVC safe to buy?

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