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VA05 ACY

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,822 mi
Last recorded111,822 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 ACY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,822 miles

Oil leak

both sides rear trailing arm bushes delaminating

corrosion at both sides floor to sill areas & closing sills

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components & subframes

damage to bodywork

engine mil on

Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,797 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sides rear trailing arm bushes delaminating

corrosion at both sides floor to sill areas & closing sills

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components & subframes

damage to bodywork

engine mil on

Pass 14 Jun 2014 100,027 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,467 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 92,467 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,568 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,031 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 53,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,717 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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VA05 ACY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA05 ACY, 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 VA05 ACY registered?

VA05 ACY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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