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AK55 ZFV

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,037 mi
Last recorded100,037 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,037 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 100,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,850 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 75,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlight washers inop

Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlight washers inop

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,541 miles

n/s/front brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Oct 2011 61,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,926 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,097 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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AK55 ZFV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK55 ZFV, 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 AK55 ZFV registered?

AK55 ZFV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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