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NU05 TGV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,505 mi
Last recorded169,505 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 TGV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 169,505 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

brake fluid lid slightly loose

rust & corrosion in various places

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2020 158,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/lower wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,340 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 129,339 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,622 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 112,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 99,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

surface corrosion on most of suspension parts

Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,748 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

under trays and small sill covers fitted

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,587 miles

Minor surface corrosion forming on both sill areas.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight movement in steering column adjuster.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,951 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 87,821 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,237 miles

child seat fitted in the n/s/r seat making seatbelt check not possible

n/s/r tyre is worn low on the raised tred area and just above the wear bars

o/s/r tyre is worn low on the raised tred area

Fail 22 Feb 2013 70,976 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted in the n/s/r seat making seatbelt check not possible

n/s/r tyre is worn low on the raised tred area and just above the wear bars

o/s/r tyre is worn low on the raised tred area

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,545 miles

discs surface rust

exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,987 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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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NU05 TGV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU05 TGV, 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 NU05 TGV registered?

NU05 TGV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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