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DV05 VZP

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,735 mi
Last recorded125,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VZP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,735 miles

Exhaust back box broken

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

Sills chassis and floor have corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 114,710 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside sills corroded.

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,763 miles

front tyres slight wear edges

Fail 8 Jun 2016 99,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,929 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 9 Jun 2015 85,929 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,090 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,618 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low both edges & slightly perished in tread pattern

Fail 1 Jul 2013 69,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,888 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,554 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight perished

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,804 miles

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

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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DV05 VZP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV05 VZP, 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 DV05 VZP registered?

DV05 VZP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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