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VN54 XCJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,428 mi
Last recorded142,428 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 XCJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 142,428 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 142,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 133,551 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 123,808 miles

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

gearbox mount defective

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2015 123,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 113,991 miles

Trim on outer sills obscures possible corrosion in prescribed areas

Fail 6 May 2014 113,980 miles

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

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

Trim on outer sills obscures possible corrosion in prescribed areas

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,599 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 95,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 73,327 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,879 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 71,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,770 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,701 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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VN54 XCJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN54 XCJ, 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 VN54 XCJ registered?

VN54 XCJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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