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VE05 ZDU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,000 mi
Last recorded176,000 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 ZDU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 176,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 129,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front shock top brackets corroded!

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,030 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 89,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,464 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,971 miles

Nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Osf outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,971 miles

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

Nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Osf outer sill damaged

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 ZDU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

VE05 ZDU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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