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SY55 MVD

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,095 mi
Last recorded96,095 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 MVD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2018 96,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & N/S/R BOX missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR and all suspension arms N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & floors & inner sills FRONT & REAR both N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,488 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion REAR SUBFRAME HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 89,487 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER TO FLOOR ASSEMBLY (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDERSILL NOT FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER TO FLOOR ASSEMBLY (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDERSILL NOT FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle NEARSIDE 243 LOCK OFFSIDE 391 LOCK (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO READING (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion REAR SUBFRAME HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 83,514 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 83,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake has slight bind

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,860 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 72,860 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,871 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 43,696 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2010 38,064 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 30 Aug 2010 38,064 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,937 miles

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

n/s & o/s inner sill has surface corrosion.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,657 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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SY55 MVD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SY55 MVD, 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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SY55 MVD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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