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AK05 VGA

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,000 mi
Last recorded111,000 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VGA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 111,567 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (3.5.1i)

exhaust & suspension components rusty)(chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,477 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,091 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,078 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 58,787 miles

handbrake peformance low n/s

o/s/r tyre cut on outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,568 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 30,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2008 30,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VGA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK05 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

AK05 VGA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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