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OV05 MLO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,273 mi
Last recorded119,273 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 MLO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 119,273 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust showing corrosion

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 119,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust showing corrosion

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 112,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,808 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 105,808 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,767 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 99,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 May 2011 94,735 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2010 87,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 82,771 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 61,318 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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OV05 MLO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 OV05 MLO, 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 OV05 MLO registered?

OV05 MLO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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