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SP55 XOV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XOV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on outer tread

Rear al suspension components are getting very rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2017 114,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sillcorroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on outer tread

Rear al suspension components are getting very rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,887 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension parts starting to get corroded as well as parts of chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,830 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhuast system corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,830 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhuast system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,898 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes binding slightly

play in offside front anti roll bar link balljoint

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 11 Sep 2012 81,062 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes binding slightly

play in offside front anti roll bar link balljoint

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,823 miles

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

all brake pads wearing low

front brakes sticking on

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,285 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades torn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,777 miles

both front wipers starting to tear

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Aug 2009 46,662 miles

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

both front wipers starting to tear

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,855 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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SP55 XOV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol 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 SP55 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

SP55 XOV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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