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SO55 TLY

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,299 mi
Last recorded139,299 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 TLY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 139,299 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 139,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 133,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 127,009 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 127,005 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 120,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 116,504 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Sep 2012 112,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 112,526 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 102,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 102,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,235 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,038 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 TLY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

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

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