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SM55 VMR

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VMR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,183 miles

bolts at nearside front strut top are a bit long

both outer sill areas holed and badly corroded outwith prescribed areas

poor underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,183 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joint gaitors split (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring broken both springs broken (2.4.C.1a)

bolts at nearside front strut top are a bit long

both outer sill areas holed and badly corroded outwith prescribed areas

poor underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,041 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody corrosion in many places (2.4.A.3)

outer sills holed and corroded at front ends outwith prescribed areas

Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,041 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flange areas (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody corrosion in many places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

Fail 7 Nov 2014 55,672 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,974 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,631 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,182 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 22,182 miles

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

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

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 VMR is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

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

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