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MJ05 OYF

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,701 mi
Last recorded173,701 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 OYF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 173,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear underside corrosion

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 164,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

general body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 159,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower underside corrosion

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper slight damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 159,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower underside corrosion

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper slight damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 150,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 138,208 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2014 138,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 133,498 miles

both inner sill areas corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2013 133,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sill areas corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2012 124,556 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 120,018 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 120,007 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 112,074 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 112,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 106,626 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 106,191 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 May 2008 95,101 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 95,101 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OYF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MJ05 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

MJ05 OYF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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