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SK05 VXG

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,908 mi
Last recorded134,908 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VXG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 134,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both bottom balljoints/chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed next to prior repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck area ()

Offside Front Lower forward bottom balljoint cover replaced

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front upper balljoints worn/play

exhaust corroded

front + rear brakes imbalance/distortion,hand brake travel

front no plate damaged/poor

o/s/r belt latch worn

outstanding recall,refer to dealer

transmission play/noise,clutch heavy

underbody areas/components widespread corrosion/assorted prior repairs/poor condition,rear subframe/suspension borderline condition

Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,081 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 131,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,805 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

nsf inner brake pad shim dislodged

rear brake pads appear low/uneven wear

Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,101 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

nsf inner brake pad shim dislodged

rear brake pads appear low/uneven wear

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,214 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf inner brake pad squill shim incorrectly positioned

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,423 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,527 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 71,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,185 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,601 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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SK05 VXG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK05 VXG, 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 SK05 VXG registered?

SK05 VXG is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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