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SH54 OXM

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,616 mi
Last recorded170,616 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 OXM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 170,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 170,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 161,200 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

tracking checked

Fail 5 Mar 2014 161,011 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

tracking checked

Pass 13 Mar 2013 150,986 miles

battery insecure

vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 150,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery insecure

vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 142,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 142,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 133,531 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 133,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 104,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,235 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 89,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SH54 OXM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH54 OXM, 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 SH54 OXM registered?

SH54 OXM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is SH54 OXM safe to buy?

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