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EA55 VZJ

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,637 mi
Last recorded94,637 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VZJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,824 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,526 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 82,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 71,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,635 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 65,635 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,829 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,966 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 30,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,387 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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EA55 VZJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EA55 VZJ, 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 EA55 VZJ registered?

EA55 VZJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is EA55 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 VZJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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