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OU05 XGS

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,733 mi
Last recorded116,733 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XGS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 116,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel arch needs attention

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 116,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel arch needs attention

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,973 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 112,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,484 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 87,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 58,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,572 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,970 miles

REAR TYRES WORN

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 XGS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU05 XGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 XGS registered?

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

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