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DF54 FCV

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,222 mi
Last recorded123,222 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,222 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 123,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 115,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 115,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,898 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension parts corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2014 10,783 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension parts corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,875 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 103,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,955 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 95,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,320 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 88,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,295 miles

Offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2009 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,531 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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DF54 FCV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DF54 FCV, 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 DF54 FCV registered?

DF54 FCV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is DF54 FCV safe to buy?

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