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VN55 FUV

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,973 mi
Last recorded125,973 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FUV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 125,973 miles

Damage to n/s sill

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on rear underside

Pass 13 Dec 2023 122,722 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, sills,

Fail 13 Dec 2023 122,722 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, sills,

Pass 14 Dec 2022 112,012 miles

Exhaust generally corroding

Heavy Surface corrosion rear suspension components

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroding and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but out of 30 cm radius

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shields and covers fitted

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroding in places

Fail 8 Dec 2022 111,918 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Both main beams permanently on (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust generally corroding

Head light aims just passed

Heavy Surface corrosion rear suspension components

Main beam tail tail on permanently

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroding and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but out of 30 cm radius

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shields and covers fitted

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroding in places

Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,754 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 101,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH/ SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 101,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Offside Rear Inner 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 Outer 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))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge won on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,099 miles

Rear Both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,213 miles

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,166 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 67,650 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,147 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,933 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,882 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,847 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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VN55 FUV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN55 FUV, 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 VN55 FUV registered?

VN55 FUV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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