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OY55 LVU

2005 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,064 mi
Last recorded95,064 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 LVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,064 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,064 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o\s front (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,065 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 86,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,833 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 69,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LVU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

OY55 LVU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is OY55 LVU safe to buy?

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