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MK05 VRL

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,128 mi
Last recorded141,128 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VRL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,128 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 141,128 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 132,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,073 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,706 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 114,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,626 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 105,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,085 miles

Both rear tie-bar bushs worn

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 96,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tie-bar bushs worn

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 76,400 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 76,400 miles

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

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

Both N/S tyres have outer sidewall damage

Complete exhaust system corroded

O/S/R handbrake level on stop

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,832 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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MK05 VRL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK05 VRL, 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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MK05 VRL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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