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BF05 VZS

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VZS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 132,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 116,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,281 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ***O/S/F = 2.0MM ***, N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 6.0MM , N/S/R = 5.0MM ***

*** o/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted ***

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,075 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,075 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,995 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,581 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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BF05 VZS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF05 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

BF05 VZS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 VZS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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