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SH54 OXN

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,011 mi
Last recorded176,011 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 176,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

brake test not performed due to under inflation of tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2019 175,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

brake test not performed due to under inflation of tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2018 163,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 163,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill + n/s/r inner outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill + o/s/r sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,656 miles

Front tryes cracking

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear hand brake only just works

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 154,524 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front tryes cracking

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 149,625 miles

Nearside Rear only just passed on hand brake efficency

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 149,625 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake leaver (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear only just passed on hand brake efficency

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 145,634 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake calliper for hand brake sticking

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 140,054 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front/rear subframes corroded

near side inner sils/floor corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 140,054 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front/rear subframes corroded

near side inner sils/floor corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 135,972 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 135,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

excessive noise from front of engine

Pass 19 Nov 2012 124,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear trailing arm bush bonding coming adift no excess movment

Fail 19 Nov 2012 124,545 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

rear trailing arm bush bonding coming adift no excess movment

Pass 3 Dec 2011 102,525 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 85,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

front and rear suspension parts rusty

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Dec 2010 85,964 miles

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

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

front and rear suspension parts rusty

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,688 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,509 miles

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 OXN is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OXN, 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 OXN registered?

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

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