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DU05 OFS

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,423 mi
Last recorded196,423 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OFS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2019 196,423 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount and center clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear facing - Advise replacement (severe engine rock ) ()

General under body, chassis, floor pan, sub-frames and suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Center inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside inner and outer sill(s) slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Center inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 183,956 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Sill slightly corroded inner and outer

Offside Sill slightly corroded inner and outer

Rear Exhaust mount snapped but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jun 2017 173,819 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately Cap cable tied in position (3.6.A.3)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged but no cords visible

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 173,819 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately Cap cable tied in position (3.6.A.3)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged but no cords visible

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 162,447 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Various bits of corrosion over vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,735 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 148,735 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 133,352 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 114,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise rear exhaust mounting broken off but the exhaust system is still adequately supported

Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,771 miles

advise rear exhaust mounting broken off but the exhaust system is still adequately supported

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,354 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,666 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

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

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,825 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

off side rear brake carliper strating to seze up

rear pad's 98% worn

rear tyre tread starting to crack

streering wheel has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

off side rear brake carliper strating to seze up

rear pad's 98% worn

rear tyre tread starting to crack

streering wheel has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,750 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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DU05 OFS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU05 OFS, 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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DU05 OFS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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