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SO05 CAA

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,530 mi
Last recorded161,530 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CAA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 161,530 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 161,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 152,077 miles

EML is on.

Front number plate has some damage.

Fail 24 May 2017 151,954 miles

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

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

EML is on.

Front number plate has some damage.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 146,002 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 145,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 29 May 2015 136,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 124,208 miles

advise slight bind n/s rear brake

Fail 30 May 2014 124,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 31 May 2013 111,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 101,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 91,087 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,492 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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SO05 CAA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO05 CAA, 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 SO05 CAA registered?

SO05 CAA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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