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SY05 OYW

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,148 mi
Last recorded125,148 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 OYW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 125,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,228 miles

All repair's heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Oct 2016 118,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 118,185 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Advise vehicle structure is very poor due to rust!

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,864 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 122,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 110,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 103,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,396 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 72,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,933 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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SY05 OYW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SY05 OYW, 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 SY05 OYW registered?

SY05 OYW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SY05 OYW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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