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VA05 AED

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,323 mi
Last recorded135,323 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 AED
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 135,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

all over general under body corrosion

head lamps misty

Fail 20 Nov 2020 135,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

all over general under body corrosion

head lamps misty

Pass 21 Nov 2019 132,159 miles

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2018 124,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 117,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 110,781 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

general condition of front and rear suspension components is quite corroded

rear engine stabiliser mount has play

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 12 Nov 2016 110,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

general condition of front and rear suspension components is quite corroded

rear engine stabiliser mount has play

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 14 Nov 2015 101,041 miles

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,274 miles

OSR AND NSF suspension has light corrosion

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,274 miles

OSR AND NSF suspension has light corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,229 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 92,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 88,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,113 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,890 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 69,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,217 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,305 miles

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

cover underneath engine

drivers door mirror has slight damage to casing

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 AED is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VA05 AED, 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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VA05 AED is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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