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VK55 USO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,216 mi
Last recorded126,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 USO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 126,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 115,607 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 115,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 105,033 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,945 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,941 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 USO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK55 USO registered?

VK55 USO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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