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MK05 VRV

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,577 mi
Last recorded122,577 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VRV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,577 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 122,406 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps are very cloudy

Pass 19 Jul 2013 112,115 miles

NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE A CUT AROUND INNER SIDE WALL THAT SHOULD BE CHECKED

Pass 12 Jul 2012 102,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 97,542 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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 80,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,802 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 VRV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

MK05 VRV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is MK05 VRV safe to buy?

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