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AO05 BXB

2005 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,406 mi
Last recorded169,406 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BXB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2018 169,406 miles

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel..

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 169,320 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill various areas excessive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and totally insecure,. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel..

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 158,329 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 158,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 154,811 miles

1.outer sills starting to corrode 2.inner sill backings starting to corrode

3.o/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 150,661 miles

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Both outer sills becoming corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 150,591 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Both outer sills becoming corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 140,669 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 140,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 130,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 117,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2012 117,278 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,735 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 102,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 87,556 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,531 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,875 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outside edge

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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AO05 BXB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO05 BXB, 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 AO05 BXB registered?

AO05 BXB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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