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VE05 RRU

2005 Mazda 6

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,717 mi
Last recorded107,717 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 RRU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 107,717 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front CORROSION HOLE OUTER SILL

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise nsr wheel binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

slight brake bind (o/s/rear).

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 94,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,075 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,075 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 85,221 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,869 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 78,869 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,614 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)

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 RRU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

VE05 RRU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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