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OE55 FWD

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,684 mi
Last recorded159,684 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 FWD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 159,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise engine smokes advise headlamps slight discolouerd advise exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2023 159,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise engine smokes advise headlamps slight discolouerd advise exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2022 150,929 miles

Offside Front brake hose loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 150,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front brake hose loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 122,532 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 104,423 miles

Rear both sides rear tyres- very slightly perished but it doesn't effect the structure and it is not dangerous.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 104,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,585 miles

all tyres worn edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 94,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres worn edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,733 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 84,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,449 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,177 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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OE55 FWD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE55 FWD, 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 OE55 FWD registered?

OE55 FWD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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