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OV05 WOJ

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,143 mi
Last recorded84,143 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 WOJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,143 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 84,141 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength ns rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,050 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 82,043 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecure sharp edges (6.1.B.1b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid os not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,710 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 78,710 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,352 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,406 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,019 miles

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

bracket broken offside rear backbox system still supported

slight misting of fluid from master cylinder possible spillage or replacement and not cleaned off

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,654 miles

1 nsr brake slight bind 2 both wipers starting to split

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,920 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 39,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,041 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 WOJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OV05 WOJ, 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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OV05 WOJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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