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OE54 DFA

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

193,664 mi
Last recorded193,664 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DFA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 193,664 miles

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

creaking noise from front suspension

Fail 6 Feb 2014 193,398 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 175,299 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 175,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 152,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2012 152,889 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2011 128,258 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 128,258 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 114,804 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 114,804 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 100,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 100,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 80,545 miles

front brake inbalance high

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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OE54 DFA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 OE54 DFA, 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 OE54 DFA registered?

OE54 DFA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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