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VN55 ZPZ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,861 mi
Last recorded161,861 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 ZPZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 161,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 157,256 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,404 miles

rear sub frame and cross member corroded but not seriously weekend

Fail 19 Jan 2022 154,404 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear sub frame and cross member corroded but not seriously weekend

Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,355 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear under body suspension arms are corroded

Nearside and offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 144,933 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 141,491 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear under body corroded slightly

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 141,488 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front and rear under body corroded slightly

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 137,825 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

hand brake handle travel to high

Pass 26 Jan 2017 133,868 miles

General corrosion onside on vehicle

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 129,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General corrosion under vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 142,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,781 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs in very poor condition.

both rear brake discs corroded.

both rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded.

front brake pads appear low.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

offside & nearside inner sills corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 115,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs in very poor condition.

both rear brake discs corroded.

both rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded.

front brake pads appear low.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

offside & nearside inner sills corroded.

offside front washers weak.

only one nearside front headlamp washer working.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 112,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to vehicle

power steering rack damp

Pass 22 Dec 2011 108,470 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2010 100,819 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 89,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,992 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn

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 ZPZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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