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OY05 UBW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,920 mi
Last recorded112,920 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UBW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,920 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Front wipers slight smearing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak major oil leak spread over nearside front area ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,396 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 106,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 100,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 93,788 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 93,788 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 88,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 81,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Apr 2012 81,382 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,427 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2011 71,427 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2010 58,169 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,169 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)

child seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,852 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 35,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r child seat fitted/o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

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 UBW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UBW, 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 OY05 UBW registered?

OY05 UBW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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