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VK05 FLG

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,284 mi
Last recorded167,284 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FLG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 167,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

substantial widespread corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2017 167,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges of the tread.

substantial widespread corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2017 164,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

widespread general corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 153,902 miles

N/side front tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very heavy wear on inner and outer treads, recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on inner and outer treads recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

The service brake would benefit from service.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 153,288 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

N/side front tyre worn on inner and outer treads

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very heavy wear on inner and outer treads, recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on inner and outer treads recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

The service brake would benefit from service.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 138,894 miles

nearside sill corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 138,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,134 miles

rear flexi hoses damp

Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,888 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 109,858 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,468 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,391 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,766 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,763 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,656 miles

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

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

parking brake lever travel.

undershield fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 39,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

parking brake lever travel.

undershield fitted.

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 FLG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

VK05 FLG is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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