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VF55 GME

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 GME
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,361 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 118,347 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 109,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 109,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,183 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 93,798 miles

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

Both rear inner sills corroded

General underside corrosion

Inter to rear silencer flanges heavily corroded

Long handbrake travel

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,717 miles

Brake bind n/s/r

Front brake pads worn low

Long hand brake travel

N/s/f and n/s/r tyres low pressure

Rear wiper torn

Water in boot (Wheel well)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake bind n/s/r

Front brake pads worn low

Long hand brake travel

N/s wiper torn

N/s/f and n/s/r tyres low pressure

Rear wiper torn

Water in boot (Wheel well)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,665 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 82,665 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,152 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,952 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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VF55 GME is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VF55 GME, 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 VF55 GME registered?

VF55 GME is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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