CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV55 HCY

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 HCY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 135,164 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill(holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cover missing ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe/ suspention arms corroding

rear subframe / rear arms corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2021 135,153 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe/ suspention arms corroding

rear subframe / rear arms corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2020 131,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 130,988 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component insecurely attached Track rod end split pin missing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,746 miles

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

brake fluid low

one rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on inner wall

Fail 9 Mar 2017 118,593 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on inner wall

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,312 miles

Both front inner sills corroding

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,178 miles

Both front inner sills corroding

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,470 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,272 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,241 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,953 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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV55 HCY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV55 HCY?

You can check the full history of OV55 HCY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV55 HCY registered?

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

Is OV55 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 HCY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV55 HCY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV55 HCY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.