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VK05 UNB

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,735 mi
Last recorded148,735 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 UNB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 145,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 138,777 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 134,723 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,940 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 130,939 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue and flickering (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 126,459 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 126,454 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,908 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 121,816 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2013 115,941 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY JUST WITHIN LIMITS

REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TRAILING ARM RUBBER BUSHES CRACKING AND WORN

Fail 18 Jan 2013 115,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY JUST WITHIN LIMITS

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 AND PADS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TRAILING ARM RUBBER BUSHES CRACKING AND WORN

Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,619 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 102,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 75,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2009 48,068 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,982 miles

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

engine warning lamp showing on dash

traction control lamp showing on dash

Fail 23 Mar 2009 46,982 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp showing on dash

traction control lamp showing on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,535 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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 UNB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

VK05 UNB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is VK05 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 UNB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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