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FG05 BDU

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,226 mi
Last recorded105,226 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perishing outer sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2014 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,281 miles

centre stop lamp not working

child seats fitted to o/s/r-n/s/r seats unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,799 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO O/S/R-N/S/R SEATS UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F INNER STEERING ARM JOINT

WEAR TO O/S/F-N/S/F TYRES

Pass 9 Apr 2011 87,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,273 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,032 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 67,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,685 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 BDU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG05 BDU, 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 BDU registered?

FG05 BDU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 April 2005.

Is FG05 BDU safe to buy?

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