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VN05 VXZ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,581 mi
Last recorded141,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VXZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 141,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 141,581 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 138,866 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 138,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,347 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 135,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 131,321 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2018 131,321 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 126,288 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 121,013 miles

under body rusty

Pass 15 May 2015 117,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body rusty

Fail 15 May 2015 117,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body rusty

Pass 7 May 2014 110,153 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 100,666 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 100,666 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,577 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 66,030 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 54,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,761 miles

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

front drivers side wiper starting to split

Pass 19 May 2008 34,994 miles

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

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 VXZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

VN05 VXZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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