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OE05 FBY

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,783 mi
Last recorded169,783 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 FBY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 169,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 169,757 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 163,898 miles

both outer sills at front holed and corroded

front and rear suspension components very rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2022 163,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

both outer sills at front holed and corroded

front and rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2021 156,375 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

all suspension components very rusty

o/s and n/s sills at front corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust pipe holed and blowing

unable to open tailgate boot area checked from inside

Fail 19 Mar 2021 156,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

all suspension components very rusty

o/s and n/s sills at front corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust pipe holed and blowing

unable to open tailgate boot area checked from inside

Pass 17 Mar 2020 152,124 miles

front exhaust section blowing

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s and n/s sills at front corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,913 miles

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

suspension and exhaust components rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2019 141,756 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

suspension and exhaust components rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2018 132,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

n/s rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Mar 2018 132,443 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

n/s rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Apr 2017 127,756 miles

corrosion to underside floor and chassis areas

exhaust system deteriorated securing clamps corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2017 127,756 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to underside floor and chassis areas

exhaust system deteriorated securing clamps corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,684 miles

surface corrosion to underside steeering braking and suspension components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 105,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 105,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,183 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 28,183 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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OE05 FBY 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 OE05 FBY, 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 OE05 FBY registered?

OE05 FBY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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