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CV55 BOU

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,056 mi
Last recorded81,056 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 BOU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,056 miles

Offside Rear shocker outer caseing corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 81,056 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shocker outer caseing corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,963 miles

bracket broken on exhaust still supported

nsr brake binding slightly

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,953 miles

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

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

bracket broken on exhaust still supported

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,775 miles

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

Offside Rear very slight bind on brake o/s

very small cut in n/s outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,515 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,829 miles

advise nearside front tyre sidewall with minor deteriation at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,165 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,817 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 30,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,212 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 24,061 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)

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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CV55 BOU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV55 BOU, 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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CV55 BOU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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