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SM55 VLX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,794 mi
Last recorded75,794 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VLX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,794 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

both chasis legs corroded

both nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,220 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside sill corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,119 miles

front brake pads very low and discs worn

Fail 11 Nov 2013 37,087 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low plus discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,215 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,364 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,825 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 VLX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

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

Is SM55 VLX safe to buy?

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