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VE05 UZD

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 UZD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 122,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 119,941 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear cross member rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2022 119,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear cross member rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 117,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 108,946 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 87,155 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 87,155 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 85,810 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 85,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhast system in rusty condition

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,570 miles

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

exhaust rusty including brackets

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside inner sills front to back are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

exhaust rusty including brackets

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside inner sills front to back are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,536 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 69,467 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil level low (topped up to minimum)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,692 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 UZD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol 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 UZD, 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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VE05 UZD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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