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AK55 ZGA

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,173 mi
Last recorded182,173 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZGA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 182,173 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 157,696 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear slight imbalance on parking brake

Fail 13 Nov 2018 157,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear slight imbalance on parking brake

Pass 21 Nov 2017 135,458 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 135,458 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both near side and off side covers are split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 115,426 miles

in my opinion the brake system requires further attention

Fail 25 Nov 2016 115,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 75,336 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,746 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Wiper blades split.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,875 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,913 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,264 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and inner side walls have large cracks, cords not showing. Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and on limit

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,307 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,280 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 ZGA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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