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SM55 WXY

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,830 mi
Last recorded183,830 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 183,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

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

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

corrosion on outer and inner sills

cuts on side walls and perishing on all tyres

rear exhaust joint has been repaired with a large amount of joint paste

Fail 14 Aug 2017 183,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

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

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

corrosion on outer and inner sills

cuts on side walls and perishing on all tyres

rear exhaust joint has been repaired joint paste

Fail 5 Aug 2017 183,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition putty previously applied various (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 177,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

showing signs of corrosion under vehicle floor section/chassis

Pass 16 Jun 2015 171,288 miles

eng oil low

Fail 16 Jun 2015 171,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eng oil low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 144,859 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 144,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 124,141 miles

repaired n/s headlight edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 107,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,239 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 87,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,845 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,044 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 WXY 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 WXY, 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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SM55 WXY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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