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MJ05 VYV

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,590 mi
Last recorded92,590 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VYV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,590 miles

front and rear extensively corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,783 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,782 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Plastic cover sills fitted unable to carry out correct inspection of outer sill panels

Fail 4 Oct 2016 71,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic cover sills fitted unable to carry out correct inspection of outer sill panels

Unable to check offside head lamp aim

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,039 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 64,039 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil below minimum mark on dip stick.

Nail in Offside rear tyre (marked with chalk)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,168 miles

rear silencer bracket broken. System still adequately supported.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,164 miles

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

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

rear silencer bracket broken. System still adequately supported.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,091 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge & perished

Fail 13 May 2013 43,085 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

os hand brake poor

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge & perished

Pass 14 May 2012 39,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,794 miles

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

ns rear wheel binding slightly

os rear brake squeal

tailgate squeaks

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,158 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 24,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,998 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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MJ05 VYV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ05 VYV, 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 MJ05 VYV registered?

MJ05 VYV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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