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EA55 VZU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,611 mi
Last recorded117,611 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 117,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

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

rear axle and both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,696 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 104,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut.also cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

slight damage to boot

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,090 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 74,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,447 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,447 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2011
Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,199 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,335 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 VZU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA55 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

EA55 VZU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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