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VK05 TKE

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 TKE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 134,200 miles

NSF and OSF tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 126,608 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,595 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 114,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 May 2012 114,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Both rear brake discs pitted

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 93,684 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2010 80,658 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 73,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,611 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 TKE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

VK05 TKE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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