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VK05 ZHL

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,305 mi
Last recorded119,305 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 ZHL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 119,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2013 119,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 118,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

N/S Dipped headlight Flickers abnormally when switching on,

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,013 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges on limit

o/s/f tyre low on edge close to limit

rear suspension arms corrodeing

Fail 18 Jan 2012 108,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on edges on limit

o/s/f tyre low on edge close to limit

rear suspension arms corrodeing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 98,006 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,754 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 76,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,672 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 ZHL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

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

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