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SY55 VDJ

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,871 mi
Last recorded72,871 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 VDJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,871 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)

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

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

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

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

front wipers

has slight tear in a n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

has slight tear in a o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Fail 7 Oct 2011 72,806 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres slightly deflated

has slight tear in a n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

has slight tear in a o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,702 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r disc corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,515 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front lower rear ball joint boot split

small cut offside front tyre not exposing inner ply

Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,448 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front lower rear ball joint boot split

small cut offside front tyre not exposing inner ply

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,722 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 37,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/r tyre on 2mm.

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 VDJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VDJ, 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 SY55 VDJ registered?

SY55 VDJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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