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SO54 OYU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,752 mi
Last recorded50,752 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OYU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 50,752 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level extremely low, once topped up exhaust was very smoky (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre soft

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various areas of chassis corroded

various underside components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,729 miles

Front tyres are feathered on outside edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 46,718 miles

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

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

Front tyres are feathered on outside edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,507 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,404 miles

O/S/F brake disc is slightly corroded on inner face.

Rear heatshield is loose.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,240 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose but OK

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,021 miles

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2011 34,428 miles

front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,312 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SO54 OYU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO54 OYU, 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 SO54 OYU registered?

SO54 OYU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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