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OY05 VGO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,790 mi
Last recorded109,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 VGO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 109,790 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 109,613 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 106,386 miles

Nearside slight damage to outer sill

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing outer edge

corrosion front to rear all over under car

Pass 10 Jan 2023 103,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,973 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 100,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,870 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread \\\\\both wearing inside and outer edges

Fail 6 Apr 2019 95,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread \\\\\both wearing inside and outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,070 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Fail 5 Apr 2018 86,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,713 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 66,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres perished around outer side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,972 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,339 miles

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

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

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

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 VGO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

OY05 VGO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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