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OU05 TZE

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,974 mi
Last recorded123,974 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 TZE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 123,974 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 123,974 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 123,049 miles

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

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

both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 112,064 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 103,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 96,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 96,049 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,396 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 87,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,237 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,016 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 67,016 miles

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

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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OU05 TZE 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 OU05 TZE, 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 OU05 TZE registered?

OU05 TZE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 July 2005.

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