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SL05 VKU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VKU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,004 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 121,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 116,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,203 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 110,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 100,304 miles

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

underbody chassis and parts corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 100,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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)

underbody chassis and parts corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,228 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outersill corroded (6.1.B.2)

underbody and parts in rusty condition

Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,228 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outersill corroded (6.1.B.2)

underbody and parts in rusty condition

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,667 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,667 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,319 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 57,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,634 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 51,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 46,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,758 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 40,617 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,655 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 36,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,498 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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SL05 VKU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SL05 VKU, 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 SL05 VKU registered?

SL05 VKU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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