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VF05 EKZ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,997 mi
Last recorded151,997 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 EKZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 151,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 147,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2024 142,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2024 142,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2023 138,169 miles

underbody of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2023 138,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,911 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot has split and has a slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on inner and outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch has slight corrosion but not within 30cm of anything affecting the structural integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole near chassis leg not within 30cm of anything affecting the structural integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on inner and outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch has slight corrosion but not within 30cm of anything affecting the structural integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 133,778 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion hole within 30cm of subframe fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion hole within 30cm of subframe fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot has split and has a slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on inner and outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch has slight corrosion but not within 30cm of anything affecting the structural integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole near chassis leg not within 30cm of anything affecting the structural integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on inner and outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch has slight corrosion but not within 30cm of anything affecting the structural integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 128,158 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 128,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 124,006 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 116,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,047 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 97,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,905 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 11 May 2015 68,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 51,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,808 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 41,790 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,731 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 22 May 2009 30,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,830 miles

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

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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VF05 EKZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VF05 EKZ, 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 VF05 EKZ registered?

VF05 EKZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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