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BG55 FUM

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,290 mi
Last recorded88,290 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FUM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,290 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE OFFSIDE FRONT REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,935 miles

both rear lower arm bushes cracked.

both rear track control arm bushes cracked.

front number plate cracked.

grease slightly leaking past both inner driveshaft dust boots.

osf droplink showing signs of weakness.

osr trailing arm bush cracked/splitting

Fail 4 Sep 2014 75,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear lower arm bushes cracked.

both rear track control arm bushes cracked.

front number plate cracked.

grease slightly leaking past both inner driveshaft dust boots.

nsf tyre worn bald on edges.

osf droplink showing signs of weakness.

osr trailing arm bush cracked/splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,156 miles

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,155 miles

ns cv boot clip coming adift

nsr tyre getting low and slightly cracked and damaged

osf anti roll bar link showing signs of weakness

rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly cracked

slight damage nsf tyre outerwall

slight play in handbrake lever

undertrays fitted

wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

ns cv boot clip coming adift

nsr tyre getting low and slightly cracked and damaged

osf anti roll bar link showing signs of weakness

rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly cracked

slight damage nsf tyre outerwall

slight play in handbrake lever

undertrays fitted

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,365 miles

damage nsr tyre outerwall

undertrays fitted

child seat nsr

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,167 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 49,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,692 miles

body work damaged and so is paint work

front pads getting low

o/s/r alloy scuffed

rear pads getting low

Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

body work damaged and so is paint work

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre tread on 2mm

o/s/r alloy scuffed

rear pads getting low

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 FUM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG55 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

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

Is BG55 FUM safe to buy?

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