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DV55 XVU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,948 mi
Last recorded135,948 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 135,948 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,535 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 123,505 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,052 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 118,905 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 110,222 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 110,215 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 110,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,345 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 102,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 90,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

knocking noise from steering column

travel h/brake

Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,966 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 72,966 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,302 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,114 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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DV55 XVU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 DV55 XVU, 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 DV55 XVU registered?

DV55 XVU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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