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SO05 ONB

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,245 mi
Last recorded118,245 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 ONB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 118,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 118,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 107,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 99,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,437 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 78,548 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 78,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ONB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONB, 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 SO05 ONB registered?

SO05 ONB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is SO05 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 ONB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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