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VN05 WOU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,569 mi
Last recorded167,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 167,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 164,620 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 164,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 155,821 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 155,821 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 145,399 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 136,985 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 136,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 136,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,057 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 107,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,502 miles

Both Front discs inner surface corroded

Both Front windscreen wipers dont clear effectivly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,380 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blades dont clear screen very effectivly

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 82,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blades dont clear screen very effectivly

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,272 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 74,272 miles

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

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

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

OSR & NSR brake discs have corrosion

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

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

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 WOU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

VN05 WOU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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