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BF05 OAM

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,854 mi
Last recorded121,854 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OAM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 121,854 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 121,854 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 11,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 106,066 miles

all around brakes slightly binding

all prescribed areas and sills slightly corroded

oil light comes on and off

Fail 22 Mar 2020 106,061 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all around brakes slightly binding

all prescribed areas and sills slightly corroded

oil light comes on and off

Pass 23 Mar 2019 99,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 99,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 99,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 88,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,851 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,851 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,616 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,758 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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BF05 OAM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF05 OAM, 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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BF05 OAM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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