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VK55 SKD

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 SKD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,234 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside parking brake effort only just met requirements

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,189 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside registration plate lamp wedged in with card as retaining clips broken

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 108,187 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine malfunction lamp on dash indicating a fault

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,382 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brakes have slight bind

Fail 2 Jun 2014 106,382 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brakes have slight bind

engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 May 2013 100,282 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,156 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 93,156 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,483 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 72,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,862 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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VK55 SKD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey 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 VK55 SKD, 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 VK55 SKD registered?

VK55 SKD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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