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MJ05 OXM

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,710 mi
Last recorded166,710 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 OXM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 166,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded rear

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill outer central (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 158,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 148,953 miles

underside of vehicle is corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 140,219 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 140,213 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 132,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misting. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 126,264 miles

Park brake travel high

Underside of vehicle showing sign's of corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2020 126,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 104,073 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,057 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 94,055 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,340 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 26 Mar 2014 61,793 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

exhaust slightly corroded at rear

Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,793 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust slightly corroded at rear

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,636 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,882 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 27,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,243 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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MJ05 OXM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ05 OXM, 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 MJ05 OXM registered?

MJ05 OXM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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