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VN05 ECZ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,838 mi
Last recorded130,838 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 ECZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 130,838 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 124,303 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 124,303 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2014 124,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

screen chip

Fail 30 Apr 2014 123,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

screen chip

Pass 3 May 2013 110,459 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 110,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 93,882 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 79,013 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f + n/s/f scored on inner sides very slightly.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,069 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 52,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,911 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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VN05 ECZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN05 ECZ, 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 VN05 ECZ registered?

VN05 ECZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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