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SW55 GDZ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,684 mi
Last recorded97,684 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 GDZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,684 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 97,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

heatshields insecure

n/s front sill corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s front sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,042 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 86,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,283 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 1,660 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,090 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 30,086 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 30,024 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,634 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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SW55 GDZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW55 GDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW55 GDZ registered?

SW55 GDZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is SW55 GDZ safe to buy?

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