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FG05 BCV

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,879 mi
Last recorded146,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 146,879 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

subframe support bar bolts loose

Fail 17 Jan 2015 146,681 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

subframe support bar bolts loose

Pass 23 Jan 2014 134,201 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 120,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 111,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 96,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 96,641 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 84,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,076 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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FG05 BCV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG05 BCV, 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 FG05 BCV registered?

FG05 BCV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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