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DU05 VUW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,904 mi
Last recorded73,904 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VUW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer arches and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 73,904 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer arches and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 72,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outersill and outer w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 72,729 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outersill and outer w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,155 miles

Rear outer wheel arches and sills corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2021 71,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear outer wheel arches and sills corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear outersills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear outer wheel arches corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2019 68,435 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear outer wheel arches corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 63,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,484 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 60,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,438 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 45,256 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,256 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,888 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 15,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU05 VUW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU05 VUW, 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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DU05 VUW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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