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VN55 HKM

2005 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,106 mi
Last recorded121,106 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HKM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

slight crack to front no plate

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Fail 6 Jan 2020 121,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

slight crack to front no plate

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,221 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 107,221 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,079 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,315 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 79,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 70,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 65,233 miles

rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,117 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,641 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 HKM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HKM, 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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VN55 HKM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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