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SM55 VXA

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,288 mi
Last recorded112,288 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VXA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,288 miles

Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,117 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills/Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,263 miles

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2014 79,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,764 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 69,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,396 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,665 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,777 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,122 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,905 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 VXA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM55 VXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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