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BD05 GWU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,336 mi
Last recorded140,336 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 128,386 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 Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under-tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 128,386 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under-tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,117 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Front registration plate damaged

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Front registration plate damaged

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,827 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f headlight aim poor

n/s/f headlight deteriorated

n/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

rear exhaust hanger snapped off/still secure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 109,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

exhaust is corroded

off/side/front side light is dim

rear exhaust hanger is broken

surface corrosion on off/side outer sill

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,741 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 39,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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BD05 GWU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD05 GWU, 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 BD05 GWU registered?

BD05 GWU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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