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SO55 GDE

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,627 mi
Last recorded120,627 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GDE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,627 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

wiper blades starting to tear

Fail 11 Oct 2017 120,464 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

exhaust heat shield insecure

wiper blades starting to tear

Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,926 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 107,926 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills at (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 107,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill area holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at trailing arm mtg area holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at trailing arm mtg area holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear silencer hanger broken away

Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,753 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 96,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along sill also behind plastic cover (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

BOTH SILLS POSS CORRODDED BEHIND PLASTIC COVERS COVERS CANNOT BE REMOVED

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,048 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished, also nail in tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,683 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,829 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 64,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust hanger adrift

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,903 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,610 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers smear

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,696 miles

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

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

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

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 GDE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GDE, 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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SO55 GDE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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