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VA05 CXU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,769 mi
Last recorded144,769 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2024 144,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2022 128,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,863 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,173 miles

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

slight corrosion underneath car

Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,292 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,292 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,836 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,239 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,315 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,285 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,212 miles

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

corroded underbody

Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,212 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corroded underbody

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,278 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

battery slightly insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,455 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,149 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 11 May 2009 21,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,006 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 CXU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

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

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