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PK55 VWB

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,043 mi
Last recorded127,043 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 VWB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 30 Nov 2022 127,028 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 26 Nov 2021 125,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner sill/flloor pan seem stretched

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both rear suspension arms

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 15 Nov 2021 125,899 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner sill/flloor pan seem stretched

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both rear suspension arms

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front number plate damaged close to excessive

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on side walls

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to outer sills

Fail 22 Oct 2020 124,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front number plate damaged close to excessive

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on side walls

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to outer sills

Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,953 miles

Rear chassis & both inner sills heavily corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 120,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside handbrake effort v. low.

Rear chassis & both inner sills heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,813 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 116,813 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding severe. (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,445 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort weak.

both rear inner sills heavily corroded. corrosion to subframes & all suspension components.

engine warning lamp on.

slight knock on front steering. no joint play found.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 113,443 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort weak.

both rear inner sills heavily corroded. corrosion to subframes & all suspension components.

engine warning lamp on.

slight knock on front steering. no joint play found.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,699 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 110,697 miles

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

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

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

low o/s park brake effort. no movement at n/s caliper lever or cable.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,761 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp on. traction control lamp on during emissions test.

slight knock from o/s/f suspension / steering. no excess play found in joints etc. further investigation required.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,453 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 103,453 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2012 74,061 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

exhaust corroding

n/s/r brake disc corroding and discoloured

n/s/r brake eff slightly low advice inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2012 74,061 miles

chips in front windscreen

exhaust corroding

n/s/r brake disc corroding and discoloured

n/s/r brake eff slightly low advice inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 57,834 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,087 miles

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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PK55 VWB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PK55 VWB, 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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PK55 VWB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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