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AK05 VNP

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,847 mi
Last recorded140,847 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VNP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 140,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front at rear to flexi pipe BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 129,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,131 miles

EML 'on'

Nearside wiper blade small split

Fail 19 Feb 2016 96,100 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

EML on

n/s/f wiper blade split

topped up engine oil level - 2ltrs 5/30 f/s

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,990 miles

Engine managment light is on,

Rear inner cills are coroding,

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,462 miles

Both rear inner cills corroded,

Both rear lower susspension arms corroded,

Engine management light is on,

Fail 29 Mar 2014 77,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear inner cills corroded,

Both rear lower susspension arms corroded,

Engine management light is on,

Nearside front side light bulb is dim,

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,684 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 64,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 55,970 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 55,966 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 48,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 30,647 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 VNP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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