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SO55 OSZ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,158 mi
Last recorded94,158 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 OSZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 94,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay next to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner/ outer sills, rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner/ outer sills, rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle badly corroded covered in underseal

Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,958 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sills very thin

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,957 miles

Offside handbrake effort could be improved

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,957 miles

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

Offside handbrake effort could be improved

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2017 74,363 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust pipes slightly deteriorated/corroded

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components(rear suspension arms/sills inner and outer)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 74,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust pipes slightly deteriorated/corroded

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components(rear suspension arms/sills inner and outer)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 74,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,633 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,410 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,824 miles

rear center exhaust section bracket broken

Fail 27 Nov 2013 64,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear center exhaust section bracket broken

Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,212 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,906 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,351 miles

Both front discs pitted slightly at inner face

Nearside rear indicator lamp damaged slightly.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,544 miles

Rear No.plate begining to fade.

Slight damage to O/S/F brake 'flex' hose end.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,544 miles

Rear No.plate begining to fade.

Slight damage to O/S/F brake 'flex' hose end.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,465 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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SO55 OSZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO55 OSZ, 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 SO55 OSZ registered?

SO55 OSZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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