CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL55 GVU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,640 mi
Last recorded101,640 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 GVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 101,640 miles

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

Heavy underseal to all underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2016 101,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Heavy underseal to all underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,660 miles

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

both floor to sills and rear inner sill sections slightly corroded/rusty

oil leak

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension sub frame and suspension arms rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both floor to sills and rear inner sill sections slightly corroded/rusty

oil leak

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension sub frame and suspension arms rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both floor to sills showing signs of corrosion

vehicle underbody very rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2014 91,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both floor to sills showing signs of corrosion

vehicle underbody very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both floor to sills rusty

plastic trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,181 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 76,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,986 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 68,986 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

washers poor

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,670 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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL55 GVU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL55 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL55 GVU?

You can check the full history of NL55 GVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL55 GVU registered?

NL55 GVU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is NL55 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 GVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL55 GVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL55 GVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.