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SM55 VWL

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,005 mi
Last recorded29,005 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 29,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,591 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 17,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,312 miles

brake pipes slight corroded at joint of rear flexes but has sleeves so can inspect them all

fitted with under tray cant inspect engine

slight play in inner rack end

Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,843 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,590 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 6,784 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 6,784 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,965 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 VWL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM55 VWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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