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OW05 COU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,474 mi
Last recorded180,474 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 COU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 180,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect discoloured lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 174,753 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake no reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2019 166,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 156,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91w conti (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,501 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 149,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 142,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91 w continental (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 142,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 91 w continental (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,518 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 133,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,416 miles

Exhaust rear hanger corroded off od the rear box but system is adeqautely supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 126,416 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust rear hanger corroded off od the rear box but system is adeqautely supported

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 118,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 108,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,488 miles

advise o/s/r handbrake effort slightly low compared to n/s

advise rear pads slightly worn

strong advise n/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,322 miles

advise n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge and on tread wear markers on centre 3/4

advise rear pads slightly worn

strong advise o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,487 miles

advise high level brake light not working

advise o/s handbrake effort low compared to n/s

advise slight handbrake travel

Fail 29 Jul 2009 80,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise high level brake light not working

advise o/s handbrake effort low compared to n/s

advise slight handbrake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,465 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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OW05 COU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OW05 COU, 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 OW05 COU registered?

OW05 COU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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