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VK55 ZVE

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ZVE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,639 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,392 miles

Bad surface corrosion to rear suspension lower arms and inner sill to floors

Off side rear park brake low effort

Fail 17 Jun 2015 83,361 miles

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

Bad surface corrosion to rear suspension lower arms and inner sill to floors

Off side rear park brake low effort

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,609 miles

Near side rear park brake effort low

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,508 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,997 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,333 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 48,327 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,640 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 ZVE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

VK55 ZVE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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