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VK05 XRF

2005 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,491 mi
Last recorded88,491 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XRF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,491 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,491 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,430 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 63,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,657 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,663 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,663 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,165 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 35,165 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,709 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 XRF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

VK05 XRF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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