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SO55 AVM

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,165 mi
Last recorded59,165 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 AVM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,165 miles

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

Front to rear sills soft but not holed

Offside Rear wearing low and tread wearing unevenly

Rear Axle bushes have slight play

Slight weepage shown at driveshaft but not excessive or any visable leakage

Various suspension bushes perished but no excessive play

Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill - Chalked (6.1.B.2)

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

Front to rear sills soft but not holed

Offside Rear wearing low and tread wearing unevenly

Rear Axle bushes have slight play

Slight weepage shown at driveshaft but not excessive or any visable leakage

Various suspension bushes perished but no excessive play

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,343 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 55,343 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,404 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 51,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 47,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 38,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Level Low topped up 1 Ltr 5w/30

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,130 miles

Oil Level Low topped up 1 Ltr 5w/30

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 31,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,039 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 20,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wheel alignment requires attention

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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SO55 AVM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SO55 AVM, 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 SO55 AVM registered?

SO55 AVM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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