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BG55 FTU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,365 mi
Last recorded132,365 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FTU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 132,365 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 131,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2021 121,860 miles

hand brake only just ret requirements=17%

Fail 19 Oct 2021 121,860 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,951 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 114,928 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side offside rear low effort also. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp pattern deteriorated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats fitted ()

pre checks NO OIL on dipstick........1 litre added to take up to min.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp pattern deteriorated.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

pre-checks engine under tray insecure and hanging down. removed.

pre-checks no oil on dipstick 1 litre added

Fail 26 Sep 2019 108,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling strut. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp pattern deteriorated.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

pre-checks engine under tray insecure and hanging down. removed.

pre-checks no oil on dipstick 1 litre added

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,742 miles

Central general underbody corrosion

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking from tank, unable to see where on the tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central general underbody corrosion

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,000 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush and offside front (2.5.B.2b)

underbody general chassis and suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,519 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front brake flexi-hose slightly twisted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 78,510 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,729 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 71,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,203 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,606 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,241 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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BG55 FTU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG55 FTU, 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 BG55 FTU registered?

BG55 FTU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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