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SW05 FXH

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,619 mi
Last recorded129,619 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 FXH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,619 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 129,619 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,411 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,227 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 103,227 miles

Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 88,624 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,635 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake brake imbalance of 24%

Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,635 miles

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

front brake brake imbalance of 24%

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,012 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 51,012 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 40,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,820 miles

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

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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SW05 FXH is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 SW05 FXH, 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 SW05 FXH registered?

SW05 FXH is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SW05 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 FXH 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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