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VE05 BWL

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,683 mi
Last recorded59,683 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BWL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,683 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

exhaust corroding

inner & outer sills starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

rear footbrake application slight uneven

reverse lights inop

slight play n/s/f lower front ball joint(rubber split)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 59,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

exhaust corroding

inner & outer sills starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

rear footbrake application slight uneven

reverse lights inop

slight play n/s/f lower front ball joint(rubber split)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,904 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 55,839 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,152 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 47,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 47,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,391 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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VE05 BWL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE05 BWL, 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 VE05 BWL registered?

VE05 BWL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VE05 BWL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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