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SP55 XOW

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XOW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,118 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 118,102 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,467 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,799 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 94,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,314 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,642 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,362 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,739 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 XOW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

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

Is SP55 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 XOW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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