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SP55 JYH

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,468 mi
Last recorded133,468 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 JYH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,090 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 107,058 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 107,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

enderside of vehicle corroded

o/s rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear suspension trailing arm bushes split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 79,434 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)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside brake disc scored

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,434 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)

nearside brake disc scored

Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,761 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 46,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SP55 JYH is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc 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 SP55 JYH, 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 SP55 JYH registered?

SP55 JYH is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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