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VE05 CWZ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 CWZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,914 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 112,893 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 112,577 miles

surface corrosion under rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,334 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,834 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,293 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

boot floor/spare wheel holder area corroded

engine,side sill covers fitted

wipers lightly smearing screen

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,646 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner treads

boot floor/spare wheel carrier corroded

engine and side sill covers fitted

wipers lightly smearing screen

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,036 miles

engine and side sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 58,036 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine and side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,311 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 50,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,943 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 40,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,170 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,017 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 CWZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE05 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

VE05 CWZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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