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VA54 FBV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,129 mi
Last recorded144,129 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 FBV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 144,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 127,048 miles

inner sills rusty

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Sep 2015 127,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

inner sills rusty

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,540 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 117,540 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,116 miles

Front brake pads look low..

Fail 19 Nov 2013 110,022 miles

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

Front brake pads look low..

Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,303 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,930 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 7 Apr 2010 71,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,193 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,189 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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VA54 FBV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA54 FBV, 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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VA54 FBV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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