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OV05 PXW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,859 mi
Last recorded143,859 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 PXW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,859 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 143,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 125,793 miles

near side front and off side rear tyres wearing on eges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 125,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front and off side rear tyres wearing on eges

Pass 7 Jun 2014 110,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 109,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,126 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,165 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,051 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,308 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 50,129 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 50,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 PXW 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 69.2%.

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 OV05 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

OV05 PXW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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