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SP55 XXL

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,950 mi
Last recorded73,950 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sills heavily under sealed

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,490 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 57,696 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s and n/s front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed at front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,469 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,543 miles

both sills starting to go corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,008 miles

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

front discs corroding on inner faces

slight binding on o/s/f/ brake

Fail 2 Sep 2014 35,005 miles

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

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

front discs corroding on inner faces

slight binding on o/s/f/ brake

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,696 miles

o/s/r/ tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,696 miles

o/s/r/ tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 5 Sep 2011 24,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,951 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM BUT WORN TO 1.6MM ON OUTER BAND

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2.0MM ON OUTER

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 XXL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

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

Is SP55 XXL safe to buy?

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