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AK05 VFH

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,376 mi
Last recorded22,376 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VFH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 22,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both wheel arches corroded

Rear Inner Both sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 22,374 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both wheel arches corroded

Rear Inner Both sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 21,139 miles

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear suspension and sub frame corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 20,004 miles

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

n/s/f bumper loose

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 18,800 miles

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 18,627 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2020 18,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,173 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill/wheel arch corroded

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,736 miles

rear inner sills corroded

slight corrosion to rear outer sills/wheel arches

Pass 31 Mar 2017 17,019 miles

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,209 miles

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,302 miles

Corrosion to offside inner rear sill

Damage to front No plate

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,423 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,188 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,948 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,974 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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AK05 VFH is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 VFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 VFH registered?

AK05 VFH is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is AK05 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VFH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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