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AK05 VFV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,602 mi
Last recorded46,602 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 46,602 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,357 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 41,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 39,218 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 39,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 37,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Frosted lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,284 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 35,284 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 31,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 4 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 31,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 4 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 27,505 miles

Offside Front Beam "kick up" just visible on screen

Fail 21 May 2018 27,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 24,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 22,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 21,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 20,297 miles

slight play in steering mounting point

Pass 16 May 2013 18,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 17,687 miles

off side front tyre cracking

Fail 12 May 2012 17,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2011 15,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 14,449 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,553 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perishing outer sidewall

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 VFV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

AK05 VFV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AK05 VFV safe to buy?

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