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SP05 OZT

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,671 mi
Last recorded131,671 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 OZT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,671 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle body/chassis showing general signs of corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 121,570 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 115,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 106,368 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 106,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 95,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jan 2013 95,876 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

corrosion rear brake discs

front brakes binding slightly

judder from offside front brake

parking brake performance on nearside a lot lower than offside 75 n/s 150 o/s

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,361 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,356 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,265 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,224 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 61,224 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,711 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,925 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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SP05 OZT is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP05 OZT, 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 SP05 OZT registered?

SP05 OZT is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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