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SW05 MJV

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,063 mi
Last recorded95,063 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 MJV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,063 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 95,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 91,060 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 21 Aug 2015 91,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust poor

Fail 16 May 2015 89,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust becoming insecure

very heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2014 82,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,094 miles

slight play in osf wheel bearing and slightly noisey. all suspension and floor areas rusting. all exhaust clamps and joints rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,131 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 53,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,860 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Sep 2011 47,860 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,631 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,797 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,046 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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SW05 MJV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

SW05 MJV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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