MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded near Tank ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Both sides Door seal corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear SubFrame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting complete sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
all underbody corroded and blistering
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
all underbody corroded and blistering
both rear tyre tread depths low
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyre tread depths low
nearside front tyre tread depth low and wearing on outer edge, advise renewal
rear tailgate handle partially seized
all pads look low in carriers
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 6?
Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO54 MTU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 SO54 MTU, 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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SO54 MTU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 January 2005.
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