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MJ05 VYW

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,233 mi
Last recorded114,233 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VYW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 114,233 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf & osf (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr (lower frnt) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 114,233 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf & osf (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr (lower frnt) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,582 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,582 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,765 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,356 miles

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

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

n/s/f disc pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,402 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 VYW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ05 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

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