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OV05 ZDA

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,421 mi
Last recorded182,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 182,421 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 182,369 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

on dashboard traction control and engine mangement are light ON

Pass 19 Jul 2014 172,548 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 172,538 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

eml light on

o/s/r wheel rim dented

Pass 17 Jun 2013 158,239 miles

front discs badly scored

rear discs deteriorating

rear pads low

Fail 12 Jun 2013 158,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs badly scored

rear discs deteriorating

rear pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 137,258 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

discs in bad condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2012 137,258 miles

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

discs in bad condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 126,456 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 126,456 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 110,669 miles

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

engine light staying on

Fail 18 Jun 2010 110,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid low

engine light staying on

front discs worn and badly scored

Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,751 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 78,774 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 ZDA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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