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VE55 LCV

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

190,124 mi
Last recorded190,124 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 LCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 190,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 175,936 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 175,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front PADS LOW

Pass 29 Apr 2015 161,526 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded.

front tyre inner edges worn.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 149,614 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 149,614 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 136,652 miles

exhaust corroded.

front disc's corroded.

front tyres rounded.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

rear tyres worn uneven.

rear wiper missing.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 124,742 miles

exhaust corroded.

front disc's corroded.

front pads low.

o/s/r tyre worn uneven.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 124,742 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded.

front disc's corroded.

front pads low.

o/s/r tyre worn uneven.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear suspension arm rubber bushes separating [front bushes]

offside front brake disc pitted, inner surface edges.

offside front tyre worn inner and outer tread edges below 1.6mm.

rear exhaust mount broken away.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 110,495 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside rear suspension arm rubber bushes separating [front bushes]

offside front brake disc pitted, inner surface edges.

offside front tyre worn inner and outer tread edges below 1.6mm.

rear exhaust mount broken away.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,337 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 94,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 80,753 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 80,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,235 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 75,234 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 LCV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

VE55 LCV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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