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SW05 GKN

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,818 mi
Last recorded59,818 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 GKN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,818 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,859 miles

nearside front sill damaged

oil level low

Fail 18 Aug 2012 49,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front sill damaged

oil level low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,247 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2010 36,118 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,025 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 29,943 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 24,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GKN is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

SW05 GKN is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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