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NC05 VRZ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,253 mi
Last recorded130,253 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 VRZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 130,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 128,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 128,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 120,738 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 116,000 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,786 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 102,669 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,149 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,709 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,407 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 61,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight noise/knock from steering column

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,156 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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NC05 VRZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NC05 VRZ, 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 NC05 VRZ registered?

NC05 VRZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is NC05 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 VRZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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