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SO55 TLF

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,437 mi
Last recorded91,437 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 TLF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,437 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion under vehicle in all areas.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,399 miles

n/s/r tyre worn bald on inside edge 205/55/16

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge & at wear indicators 205/55/16

Fail 17 Sep 2013 84,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre worn bald on inside edge 205/55/16

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge & at wear indicators 205/55/16

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn bald on outside edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,326 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 49,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,312 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 48,312 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,959 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 37,015 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,015 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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 TLF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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