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OV55 HCX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,026 mi
Last recorded132,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HCX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 132,026 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Chips to screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Flashing lights inside car

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 screens ()

Nearside Front Wheel arch trim loose

Fail 1 Jun 2018 132,026 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Chips to screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Flashing lights inside car

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 screens ()

Nearside Front Wheel arch trim loose

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat cover removed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 114,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 111,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,614 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2013 78,614 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,327 miles

15% front brake imbalance

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,990 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,371 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,149 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 10,149 miles

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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OV55 HCX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV55 HCX, 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 OV55 HCX registered?

OV55 HCX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is OV55 HCX safe to buy?

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