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EX55 FUO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,385 mi
Last recorded118,385 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FUO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 118,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 115,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 115,594 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 113,175 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 110,440 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 106,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 106,720 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 105,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 105,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,769 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 101,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,353 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,353 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,297 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 90,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,571 miles

frt number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 15 Oct 2015 84,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside dipped beam flickering

frt number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,828 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,282 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 77,282 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,818 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,227 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 42,227 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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EX55 FUO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX55 FUO, 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 EX55 FUO registered?

EX55 FUO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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