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SO54 MTU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,826 mi
Last recorded139,826 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 MTU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 139,826 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 137,542 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 137,540 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,789 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 113,332 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,579 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,556 miles

all underbody corroded and blistering

Fail 8 Dec 2014 95,554 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

all underbody corroded and blistering

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,709 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,060 miles

both rear tyre tread depths low

Fail 10 Dec 2012 79,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,317 miles

all pads look low in carriers

Pass 11 Dec 2010 57,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,498 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 24,126 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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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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What year was SO54 MTU registered?

SO54 MTU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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