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MK05 VRO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,121 mi
Last recorded149,121 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VRO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 149,121 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded/half missing

Front brakes have 30% imbalance on application

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 28 Feb 2017 149,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded/half missing

Front brakes have 30% imbalance on application

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2016 140,690 miles

Front suspension arm gaiters perished and cracking

General underbody corrosion

Tyres worn and wearing low on edges

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 132,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 122,578 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,991 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,549 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,655 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 VRO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MK05 VRO, 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 MK05 VRO registered?

MK05 VRO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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