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OY55 GBX

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,094 mi
Last recorded114,094 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 GBX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 114,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 114,091 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,601 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 99,601 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,204 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,504 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2016 79,503 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,584 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,503 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,503 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,492 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Offside wiper split

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,686 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OY55 GBX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY55 GBX, 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 OY55 GBX registered?

OY55 GBX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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