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VE05 CWV

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

312,994 mi
Last recorded312,994 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 CWV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 312,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres on edges slightly wearing worn

both inner sill pane general slightly corroded

engine and fan belt slightly noisy

rear sub frame and chassis legs slightly corrode

the boot slightly hard t open

Fail 17 Feb 2020 312,976 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill panel on jack point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres on edges slightly wearing worn

both inner sill pane general slightly corroded

engine and fan belt slightly noisy

rear sub frame and chassis legs slightly corrode

the boot slightly hard t open

Pass 18 Feb 2019 311,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear has brake binding,may require to attention

Oil leak, but not excessive may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sill panel corroded,rear sub frame corroded,rear chassis leg corroded

slight engine noisy

Pass 19 Feb 2018 309,502 miles

Corrosion on sills rear sub frame and rear chassis legs

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 309,500 miles

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

Corrosion on sills rear sub frame and rear chassis legs

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 305,952 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2017 305,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 304,604 miles

Metal brake pipes have small amount of corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2016 304,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Metal brake pipes have small amount of corrosion

corrosion on chassis

Pass 21 Jan 2015 294,155 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 294,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 272,623 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 244,889 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 244,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2012 232,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 214,397 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 213,923 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 185,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 157,578 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 132,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 113,368 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 CWV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CWV, 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 CWV registered?

VE05 CWV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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