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VN55 TYP

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,866 mi
Last recorded94,866 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 TYP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 94,866 miles

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

vehicle very rusty in places

Fail 21 May 2018 94,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,425 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 68,637 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 68,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 64,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust system has surface corrosion.

Fail 18 May 2015 64,832 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust system has surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,399 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2013 57,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,222 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,039 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 42,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,497 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,322 miles

all tyres underinflated

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 TYP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

VN55 TYP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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