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SO55 TLK

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,752 mi
Last recorded68,752 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 68,752 miles

Emissions not tested Due to hole in exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear lower arm ball joint boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed by corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill has been welded poorly previously. Still has holes between welds. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed due to corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both rear tyres very close to 1.6mm.

Both upper trailing arm bushes split but holding.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside Front Tyre close to 1.6mm.

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Undercover blocking full inspection.

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,430 miles

tyre wearing low, nearside front

tyre wearing low, nearside rear

various light corrosion on underside

Fail 29 May 2017 64,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

tyre wearing low, nearside front

tyre wearing low, nearside rear

various light corrosion on underside

Pass 23 May 2016 57,842 miles

Drivers Front Seat has slight play

Fail 18 May 2016 57,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Drivers Front Seat has slight play

Pass 27 May 2015 52,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise both nearside and offside inner sill corroded

advise exhaust bracket broken at rear but still supported

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,336 miles

exhaust system corroded

both front outer sill corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake pipes between flexi hoses & between flexi & caliper slightly corroded

nearside inner sill corroded front to rear but not considered excessive

offside front brake pipes between flexi hoses & between flexi & caliper slightly corroded

offside inner sill corroded front to rear but not considered excessive

offside rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

power steering pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front outer sill corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside front brake pipes between flexi hoses & between flexi & caliper slightly corroded

nearside inner sill corroded front to rear but not considered excessive

offside front brake pipes between flexi hoses & between flexi & caliper slightly corroded

offside front tyre on 3mm of tread, worn on shoulders & cracked/perished between tread

offside inner sill corroded front to rear but not considered excessive

offside rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

power steering pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,133 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,648 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 39,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,073 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,623 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)

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 TLK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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