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VN55 LMF

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,638 mi
Last recorded135,638 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LMF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 135,638 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 121,335 miles

Front wipers start to smear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks on inner wall

Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 111,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,794 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear inner sills beginning to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear inner sills beginning to corrode

Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,118 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,446 miles

both front anti roll bar link slight corroded

both rear arms bushes slight perished

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,544 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,462 miles

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

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

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 LMF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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