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VO05 EWC

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,555 mi
Last recorded150,555 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 EWC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 150,555 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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)

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)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 150,541 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 134,042 miles

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 134,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 113,791 miles

engine under tray fitted, exhaust system corroded, slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

kerb damage to n/s/f alloy, damage to rear bumper, rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 113,791 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine under tray fitted, exhaust system corroded, slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

kerb damage to n/s/f alloy, damage to rear bumper, rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 85,703 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 85,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,561 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,203 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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VO05 EWC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black 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 VO05 EWC, 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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VO05 EWC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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