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SP05 SFN

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 SFN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both lower sills are corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,410 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2016 95,410 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,247 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 87,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner sill corroded & holed,outside of prescibed areas.

n/s/f outer sill corroded & holed,outside of prescibed areas.

o/s/f outer sill corroded & holed outside of prescibed areas.

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,674 miles

2 nails in n/s/f tyre.

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

fuel filler pipe corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 64,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,680 miles

o/sr tyre at 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,383 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 32,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SP05 SFN is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP05 SFN, 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 SP05 SFN registered?

SP05 SFN is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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