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SM55 WXV

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,759 mi
Last recorded80,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,759 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch heavy

Oil level very low

Pass 7 Jul 2017 73,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 73,716 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,032 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

clutch heavy

Fail 27 Jun 2016 66,911 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

clutch heavy

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,670 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 55,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,013 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,013 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise front brake discs heavily scored and corroded on inner faces

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,746 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 25,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,112 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 WXV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

SM55 WXV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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