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SO55 TKZ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,277 mi
Last recorded105,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,277 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 105,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,383 miles

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

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

eml light on

n/s/r parking brake efficiency low

Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,111 miles

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

corrosion to rear chassis and subframe

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 16 Dec 2015 88,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt locking mechanism stuck under seat base (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear chassis and subframe

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

under cover insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,095 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,180 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 50,146 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 39,620 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,620 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Wing mirror housing damaged.

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

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

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

O/S Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

N/S Front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,721 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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SO55 TKZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

SO55 TKZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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