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SM55 TVK

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,065 mi
Last recorded62,065 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TVK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,065 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Both front tyres wearing low ans NSF tyre badly perished

Fail 10 Jan 2014 61,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres low tread and NSF perished

Front brake discs corrosion on inside

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,080 miles

fluctuation at front brakes

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,077 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

fluctuation at front brakes

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 55,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 48,911 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 48,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,812 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 40,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008
Fail 30 Sep 2008 20,638 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 Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TVK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

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

Is SM55 TVK safe to buy?

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