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VK05 HFZ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,258 mi
Last recorded145,258 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 HFZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 145,258 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 145,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 137,691 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 137,691 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,452 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,084 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 66,075 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear brake discs appear worn

rear brake pads may be getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2008 66,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear brake discs appear worn

rear brake pads may be getting low

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 HFZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

VK05 HFZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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