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NU05 VPA

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VPA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019 119,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded & holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded Y holed but not within prescribed area

both rear seats stowed

oil requires top up

Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,535 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody and components corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes covered in plastic covering

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

centre exhaust hanger broken off with corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2018 115,535 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody and components corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes covered in plastic covering

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

centre exhaust hanger broken off with corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,037 miles

Front Lower engine undertray fitted

Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt the rear arm on front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken off with corrosion [requires welding]

all brake pipes covered in a plastic covering

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,708 miles

Front Lower engine undertray

Front Upper engine cover fitted

Lower slight corrosion to underbody and components

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape[possible slight bearing noise]

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

exhaust heatshield rattling

Fail 2 Apr 2016 103,659 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [front arm that fastens to shock absorber] (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower engine undertray

Front Upper engine cover fitted

Lower slight corrosion to underbody and components

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape[possible slight bearing noise]

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

exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,999 miles

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

both front brakes grabbing slightly

exhaust corroded

underbody and sills corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front brakes grabbing slightly

exhaust corroded

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,968 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 82,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,308 miles

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

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

exhaut slight deteriorted

n/s frt inner wheel arch cover loose

Fail 5 Apr 2012 67,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

exhaut slight deteriorted

n/s frt inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 57,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,524 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,349 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,002 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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NU05 VPA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VPA, 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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NU05 VPA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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