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PL05 ZVG

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 ZVG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,219 miles

under side of vechle as corrosion.

Fail 23 Apr 2025 97,209 miles

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

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

under side of vechle as corrosion.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 88,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,401 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 79,401 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 78,142 miles

All inner and outer sill repairs covered in underseal

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2021 78,111 miles

Nearside Front Subframe 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 (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (very low) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

suspect central outer sills heavily corroded under plastic trim

Pass 2 Jan 2021 75,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub-frame coroded

Fail 29 Dec 2020 75,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub-frame coroded

Pass 28 May 2019 71,439 miles

exhaust corroded

nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,773 miles

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

damage to front bumper

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2018 65,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to front bumper

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,896 miles

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2017 58,896 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 52,205 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding on

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 May 2015 46,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to n/s/f bumper

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 46,646 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 42,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,770 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,970 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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PL05 ZVG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PL05 ZVG, 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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PL05 ZVG is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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