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VK05 BKY

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,575 mi
Last recorded138,575 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 BKY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 138,575 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front surface rust on both wings

Rear surface rust quarter panels both sides

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

general corrosion underneath at various points front and rear

Pass 11 Jan 2025 135,745 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front surface rust on both wings

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear surface rust on quarter panels both sides

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

general corrosion underneath at various points

Pass 6 Jan 2024 132,954 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust on both front wings and both rear quarters

Fail 6 Jan 2024 132,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust on both front wings and both rear quarters

Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,109 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 120,839 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,740 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 114,718 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,910 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,358 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 95,766 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 89,358 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,953 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

O/s/r tyre wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,532 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,752 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,469 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 51,015 miles

SLIGHT CHIP N/S SCREEN

Pass 12 Feb 2011 43,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,268 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 BKY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VK05 BKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 BKY registered?

VK05 BKY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 BKY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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