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AK05 ETU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,060 mi
Last recorded177,060 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ETU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 177,060 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Under vehicle started to corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 177,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 159,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 159,019 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 141,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 125,646 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 107,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 107,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 90,552 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,931 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,960 miles

nearside door mirror casing broken

Fail 31 Mar 2009 59,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror casing broken

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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AK05 ETU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 ETU, 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 AK05 ETU registered?

AK05 ETU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AK05 ETU safe to buy?

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