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VK55 SVY

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,712 mi
Last recorded138,712 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 SVY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 138,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,271 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 132,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 126,024 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 126,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 125,907 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour l e d s fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 116,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 109,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Sep 2012 100,652 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 95,788 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 10 Sep 2011 95,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper torn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,504 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,753 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 SVY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VK55 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

VK55 SVY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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