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SR05 BWU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,045 mi
Last recorded102,045 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 BWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 102,045 miles

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

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

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

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

this vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Fail 20 Apr 2017 102,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,523 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 93,121 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,186 miles

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

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

Underbody corroding

passenger side lower bumper grill missing

Fail 8 Apr 2014 87,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Underbody corroding

passenger side lower bumper grill missing

Pass 24 Mar 2013 76,666 miles

slight bulge in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2013 76,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bulge in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,887 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,655 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 51,665 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,680 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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SR05 BWU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey 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 SR05 BWU, 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 SR05 BWU registered?

SR05 BWU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is SR05 BWU safe to buy?

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