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OE55 HNU

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,304 mi
Last recorded106,304 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 HNU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 106,304 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

General under body corrosion.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm and worn inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 98,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 96,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 91,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,032 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 85,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,488 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 81,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads and discs worn metal to metal. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened retaining pins broken off. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened retaining pins broken off. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,921 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,921 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,414 miles

both rear shockabsorbers appear damp

n/s/f lower ball joint boot is damaged/slight

Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shockabsorbers appear damp

n/s/f lower ball joint boot is damaged/slight

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,179 miles

N/S/F tyre VERY worn on outer edge

O/S/F tyre quite worn on outer edge

O/S/R brake disc quite corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,498 miles

Centre dash lights come on and off , battery poor

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R seat belt only partial check due to child seat fitted

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 8 Nov 2013 53,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre dash lights come on and off , battery poor

Front brake pads look low , discs poor

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R seat belt only partial check due to child seat fitted

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

Rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

surface rust becoming aparent on inner sills,chassis and some suspension components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,061 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

surface rust becoming aparent on inner sills,chassis and some suspension components

Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,853 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 39,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,105 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 32,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HNU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OE55 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

OE55 HNU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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