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VK05 XRJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,200 mi
Last recorded218,200 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XRJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 218,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 212,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 204,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 198,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 182,077 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 182,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 169,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 148,570 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 148,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 128,021 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 127,814 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2008 71,271 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 XRJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK05 XRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK05 XRJ have outstanding finance?

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