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VE55 GPU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

178,087 mi
Last recorded178,087 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 GPU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 178,087 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 176,193 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 163,116 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 163,116 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 150,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

handbrake requires attention

Fail 27 Nov 2012 150,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

handbrake requires attention

Pass 21 Nov 2011 135,670 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 135,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 129,657 miles

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

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

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

advise both inner sills rusty

advise front brake disc worn and rusty

advise handbrake travel

Fail 13 Jul 2011 129,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

advise both inner sills rusty

advise front brake disc worn and rusty

advise handbrake travel

Fail 27 Aug 2010 122,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 122,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,628 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 107,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,347 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 GPU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU registered?

VE55 GPU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 November 2005.

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