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EA05 BBU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,735 mi
Last recorded106,735 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 BBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 106,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,916 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 100,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 83,166 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,236 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 76,236 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,104 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,950 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,992 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,089 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,788 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,653 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 46,071 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,689 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,285 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,804 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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EA05 BBU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA05 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA05 BBU registered?

EA05 BBU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EA05 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 BBU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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