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SY55 MVE

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,996 mi
Last recorded123,996 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 MVE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 123,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 120,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 107,795 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 107,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,060 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,347 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,387 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 MVE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY55 MVE, 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 MVE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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