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OY05 BAV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,028 mi
Last recorded145,028 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 145,028 miles

front nearside headlamp top mount fractured

body damaged at front nearside

front brake discs worn

front brake pipes show minor corosion

front nearside ball joint has minor play

Fail 16 Jul 2015 145,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise boot relase stiff

body damaged at front nearside

front brake discs worn

front brake pipes show minor corosion

front nearside headlamp top mount fractured

Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,528 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 129,570 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,827 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 85,574 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 74,016 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,016 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,191 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 BAV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OY05 BAV, 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

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What year was OY05 BAV registered?

OY05 BAV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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