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SY54 VXF

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,006 mi
Last recorded103,006 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 VXF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 103,006 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,495 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 97,495 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind wheel bearing not checked due to bind (3.5.1k)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhausts corroded

o/s/ and n/s sills corroded

rear floor area corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,938 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhausts corroded

o/s/ and n/s sills corroded

rear exhaust heatshield corroded and hanging off

rear floor area corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,905 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system has heatshield insecure at front silencer ,fairly corroded but no leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2013 79,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system has heatshield insecure at front silencer ,fairly corroded but no leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,294 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,294 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,059 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 59,059 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,930 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,908 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,630 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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SY54 VXF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 SY54 VXF, 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 SY54 VXF registered?

SY54 VXF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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