CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM55 VLZ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,825 miles

Front tyres wear on edges

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knock through steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake backing plates corroded and breaking up

sills and chassis corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 75,825 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened burst (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wear on edges

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knock through steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake backing plates corroded and breaking up

sills and chassis corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,878 miles

Front both flexis metal pipes corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis cooroded

outer and inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 72,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both flexis metal pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis cooroded

outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 70,910 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension arms (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 70,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed within 30cm of driver seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension arms (2.4.C.3c)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and insecure but exhaust supported

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,844 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside of car corroded in various places

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,022 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front both o/s and n/s tyres and tyre valves starting to perish

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

both o/s and n/s inner and outer sills,floor pan and around suspension mountings corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both o/s and n/s/front tyres perishing/spliting on thread but no cords exposed

inner and outter sills, floor pan and around suspension mountings corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,964 miles

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

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

both sills corroded .front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded . exhaust corroded.rear brakes noisy when applied ,unable to view inner brake pads .

Fail 9 Jan 2014 63,964 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills corroded .front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded . exhaust corroded.rear brakes noisy when applied ,unable to view inner brake pads .

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,649 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,649 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,276 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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM55 VLZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM55 VLZ?

You can check the full history of SM55 VLZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM55 VLZ registered?

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

Is SM55 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 VLZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM55 VLZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM55 VLZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.