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OY05 AVC

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,553 mi
Last recorded154,553 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 AVC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 154,553 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 146,710 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Rear attention to no plate

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 146,698 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

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

Rear attention to no plate

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 137,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil level low

Fail 25 Apr 2017 137,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,038 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

air bag light not working

Fail 18 Apr 2016 128,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

air bag light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,712 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Apr 2014 105,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 76,844 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,982 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,140 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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OY05 AVC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY05 AVC, 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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OY05 AVC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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