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OU05 XFM

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,862 mi
Last recorded116,862 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 111,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,672 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,310 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 99,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,456 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 58,357 miles

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyre wearing edges.o/s/f brake bind.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,357 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyre wearing edges.o/s/f brake bind.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 45,763 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,147 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XFM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OU05 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

OU05 XFM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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