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VN55 VKJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,459 mi
Last recorded78,459 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VKJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 78,452 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,546 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,341 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 57,061 miles

OSF drop link rivets

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,630 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear brakes in a poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,428 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,287 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,897 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,400 miles

Advise plastic engine & under covers present at test

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 22,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise plastic engine & under covers present at test

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 8,792 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 6,830 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,336 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 VKJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

VN55 VKJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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