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PY05 BCU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,639 mi
Last recorded112,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 BCU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,290 miles

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

body has slight corrosion

front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,237 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 80,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

e/m/l on n/s/f brake sticking

p/a/s pipe inscuer

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2009 114,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,846 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 75,846 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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PY05 BCU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY05 BCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY05 BCU registered?

PY05 BCU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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