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VE55 GPK

2005 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,204 mi
Last recorded156,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 GPK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 156,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 156,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 140,626 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre is damaged and cracked but no ply or cords are exposed

Fail 12 Jun 2014 140,626 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre is damaged and cracked but no ply or cords are exposed

Pass 25 May 2013 125,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,333 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 84,194 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2009 74,049 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,934 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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VE55 GPK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE55 GPK, 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 VE55 GPK registered?

VE55 GPK is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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