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VE55 XZU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,772 mi
Last recorded140,772 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 XZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 140,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 138,383 miles

EML warning light on

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch and off side rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured offside number plate light (1.1.A.3e)

oil round the engine

Pass 13 Sep 2014 136,011 miles

EML WARNING LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 133,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 125,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 119,178 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

nearside rear parking brake reading low

offside front bottom ball joint cover split

rear exhaust mounting bracket detached

Fail 2 Sep 2010 110,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,175 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 98,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 87,794 miles

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

child seat in n/s/r

Fail 20 Nov 2008 87,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat in n/s/r

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 XZU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE55 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

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

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