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VN05 WNZ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,172 mi
Last recorded171,172 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 WNZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 171,172 miles

corrosion to all underbody

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 171,128 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play through steering system when lock to lock (2.2.A.1b)

battery ziptied on

both upper balljoints welded on

front discs pitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2015 171,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 161,009 miles

slight play steering system

Fail 8 Sep 2014 161,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

slight play steering system

Pass 31 Aug 2013 148,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 144,118 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 144,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2011 137,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 132,407 miles

rear springs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2009 127,118 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 91,179 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 WNZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN05 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

VN05 WNZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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