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SM55 XVO

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,070 mi
Last recorded118,070 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XVO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 118,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X1 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER / INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER /OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

BODY WORK CORRODED AT REAR ARCHES

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 27 May 2016 112,017 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre treads 2-3mm

both outer sills corrodeing

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm outer edge

rear suspension componets corrodeing

Fail 26 May 2016 112,017 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low needs checked (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyre treads 2-3mm

both outer sills corrodeing

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm outer edge

rear suspension componets corrodeing

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 105,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 105,458 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,686 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 89,607 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 79,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,303 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 47,588 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,588 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 XVO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

SM55 XVO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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