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VK05 AVM

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,926 mi
Last recorded179,926 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 AVM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 179,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 163,583 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 150,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 150,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 141,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 128,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes slight binding

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,970 miles

Inner sills are rusty

N/S/R tyre is worn smooth on the outside

Sills are rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2012 118,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner sills are rusty

N/S/R tyre is worn smooth on the outside

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

Sills are rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2011 105,542 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 105,512 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 89,587 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly 205/55/16

Fail 10 Mar 2010 87,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,502 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,390 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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VK05 AVM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK05 AVM, 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 VK05 AVM registered?

VK05 AVM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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