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SO05 OMY

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,843 mi
Last recorded60,843 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 OMY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,843 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 60,843 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,287 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,287 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,909 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 26,905 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SO05 OMY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SO05 OMY, 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 SO05 OMY registered?

SO05 OMY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SO05 OMY safe to buy?

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