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EX05 VCJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,552 mi
Last recorded141,552 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VCJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 141,552 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Mar 2021 136,202 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 136,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 134,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,147 miles

stone chip within swept area of the screen. Not affecting the view of the road

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cut inside wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,058 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cut inside wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,639 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,465 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,854 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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EX05 VCJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EX05 VCJ, 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 EX05 VCJ registered?

EX05 VCJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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