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OV05 ZCF

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,954 mi
Last recorded117,954 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 ZCF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 117,954 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 May 2014 112,197 miles

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

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

all rear suspension compenents heavy surface corrosion

management light and traction control light on

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 May 2014 112,197 miles

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

all rear suspension compenents heavy surface corrosion

management light and traction control light on

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 104,180 miles

Both front and rear suspension components corroding

Both inner and Outer Sills corroding

Both rear tyres starting to split

Engine Oil level low!

Slight corrosion both front Brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,311 miles

Inner & Outer Sills corroding

Slight corrosion offside front Brake disc

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 97,311 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Engine Oil level low!

Inner & Outer Sills corroding

Offside Headlight aim not checked!

Screw in Nearside rear tyre

Slight corrosion offside front Brake disc

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,170 miles

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

advise oil level low

Fail 10 May 2010 81,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all wiper blades poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 81,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all wiper blades poor condition

Pass 8 May 2009 73,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 64,715 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 64,689 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZCF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZCF, 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 ZCF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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