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SM55 VWJ

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,121 mi
Last recorded142,121 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,121 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 142,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive siil (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive siil (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,926 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 125,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) to flexie hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in o/s rear tyre and worn and perished on the inner side

Pass 28 Feb 2015 120,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 114,635 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 111,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

long parking brake travel

Fail 28 Feb 2013 111,855 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

long parking brake travel

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,194 miles

Rear discs corroded

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 Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,357 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 75,771 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 65,152 miles

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

Front wipers streaky.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,436 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 VWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

SM55 VWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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