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BF05 VVP

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,016 mi
Last recorded157,016 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VVP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 157,016 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 157,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 152,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 142,339 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 128,664 miles

front inner under sills corroded on both sides

Fail 6 Apr 2016 128,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked 205/55/r16/91v (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Geo Alignment required

Offside Rear worn on outer edges

front inner under sills corroded on both sides

o/s/f tyre excessively worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,066 miles

both front tyres worn edges

both rear drop link gaitors split but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,596 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 95,596 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,277 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,068 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 55,068 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,149 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 45,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,558 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

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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BF05 VVP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BF05 VVP, 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 BF05 VVP registered?

BF05 VVP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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