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AO05 BXC

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,815 mi
Last recorded138,815 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BXC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 138,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 138,815 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,214 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 128,090 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,804 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 113,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,737 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,356 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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AO05 BXC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

AO05 BXC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is AO05 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 BXC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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