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OY05 VGX

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,109 mi
Last recorded104,109 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 104,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing Both missing. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both outer sills extensively corroded beneath plastic trims. O/S sill not attached to floor. Both floors weak at sill seams. Rear inner wheel arches holed and weak. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Engine mounting excessively loose Engine lower rear tie bar failed. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Central locking inop. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint and O/S back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger not fitted. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 102,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 100,401 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 100,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong roatation. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear quarters starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2019 92,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 92,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,118 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 4 Feb 2017 78,730 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,031 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,004 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 67,004 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,387 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 62,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,093 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 52,093 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 29 Jan 2011 46,505 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,552 miles

both rear tyres 2 mm

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 VGX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

OY05 VGX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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