CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY05 NWS

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,506 mi
Last recorded153,506 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
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

RegistrationOY05 NWS
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

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 153,506 miles

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

Fail 20 Mar 2018 153,498 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

Pass 1 Mar 2017 148,068 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 148,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 141,598 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 141,563 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear exhaust hangar broken

Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,283 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre low

Fail 31 Mar 2015 134,283 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 112,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,185 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 101,168 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 87,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,503 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 60,501 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,587 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

OY05 NWS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NWS, 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 OY05 NWS?

You can check the full history of OY05 NWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY05 NWS registered?

OY05 NWS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is OY05 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 NWS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY05 NWS 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 OY05 NWS. 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.