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VN55 HKU

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,672 mi
Last recorded134,672 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HKU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 134,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 121,652 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 121,652 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges recommend replacement.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 106,881 miles

2 child seats fitted rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyre wearing outer edge

Near side front brake has squeek

Fail 2 Nov 2012 106,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

2 child seats fitted rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyre wearing outer edge

Near side front brake has squeek

Pass 12 Nov 2011 89,814 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 89,456 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 73,426 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 72,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 52,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,910 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 29,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HKU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VN55 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

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

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