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RE05 VAK

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,514 mi
Last recorded170,514 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 VAK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 170,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 162,981 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 155,730 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 142,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 127,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 115,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,587 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 33,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RE05 VAK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE05 VAK, 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 RE05 VAK registered?

RE05 VAK is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RE05 VAK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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