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BL55 JBV

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,841 mi
Last recorded161,841 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JBV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 161,841 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front headlamps discoloured

Fail 15 Jan 2020 161,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 143,771 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 143,771 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,091 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 120,091 miles

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

front brake application uneven 72% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,505 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 26,968 miles

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

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

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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BL55 JBV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL55 JBV, 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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BL55 JBV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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