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VK05 TKD

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,353 mi
Last recorded129,353 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 TKD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 129,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,303 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 125,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 121,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear exh mtg broken

Pass 27 Feb 2014 121,011 miles

rear exh mtg broken

Pass 20 Feb 2013 110,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 106,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,978 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,555 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 58,029 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 TKD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKD, 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 TKD registered?

VK05 TKD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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