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DY05 VUM

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,458 mi
Last recorded61,458 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VUM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2021 61,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 44,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 44,306 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 41,700 miles

Electrical wiring insecure positive battery terminal loose (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 38,929 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 38,929 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,189 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,135 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 14,799 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 14,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 11,758 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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DY05 VUM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY05 VUM, 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 DY05 VUM registered?

DY05 VUM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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