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SV55 RVM

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,123 mi
Last recorded118,123 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 RVM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 118,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 118,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting entire sill corroded (rear worse) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower arm ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting entire sill (rear worse) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 113,660 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

all chassis and components corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 113,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

all chassis and components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 105,046 miles

all chassis has slight corrosion

hole in spare wheel floor pan, not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

offside front bottom ball joint bush detoriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,458 miles

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

all chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear suspension rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,934 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear suspension rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,953 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,616 miles

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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SV55 RVM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 SV55 RVM, 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 SV55 RVM registered?

SV55 RVM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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