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VJ05 WBA

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,261 mi
Last recorded103,261 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ05 WBA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 103,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing not tested due to back seat full (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2018 96,299 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion starting under body

rear centre stop light not working

Fail 27 Apr 2018 96,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion starting under body

rear centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,085 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear of front (2.5.B.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear of front (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion starting o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,140 miles

Rear center stop lamp not working

brake fluid low

Pass 1 May 2015 74,413 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 May 2014 66,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 May 2014 66,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 May 2013 58,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 50,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 41,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,258 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 30,258 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 24,789 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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VJ05 WBA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VJ05 WBA, 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 VJ05 WBA registered?

VJ05 WBA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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