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SP05 YHM

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,885 mi
Last recorded102,885 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YHM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,885 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and chasis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and chasis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 102,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,255 miles

advise general corrosion underside and sills

Fail 14 Mar 2016 92,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,113 miles

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,510 miles

underside surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2014 66,510 miles

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

underside surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,451 miles

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

Corrosion on sill, floor pan and suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,073 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

parking brake sticking on slightly nearside

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Mar 2012 50,073 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

parking brake sticking on slightly nearside

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,085 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,198 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 37,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,901 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,610 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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SP05 YHM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP05 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

SP05 YHM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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