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DU55 OWJ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,321 mi
Last recorded120,321 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 OWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 120,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 113,630 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s = bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 113,626 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s = bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 107,812 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/d and o/s Bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 107,637 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/d and o/s Bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,334 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 101,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 95,689 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,579 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 86,579 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,858 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,923 miles

both rear control arm bushes perished

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 5 Sep 2018 65,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear control arm bushes perished

corrosion on rear discs

rear pads wearing thin

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,907 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,864 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 42,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,622 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 36,622 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,378 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,438 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,794 miles

driver's side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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DU55 OWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DU55 OWJ, 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 DU55 OWJ registered?

DU55 OWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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