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SM55 VMG

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,849 mi
Last recorded132,849 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VMG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,849 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 132,849 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,056 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

sills, floor, inner wings subframes ect have surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2017 127,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

front and rear subframes/ suspension components corroded

inner and outer sills/ floorpan corroded

rear suspension bushes perrished and deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 126,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,737 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 125,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 123,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,090 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 38,087 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

child seat fitted at nearside rear

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 VMG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

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

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