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VO05 EWG

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,321 mi
Last recorded183,321 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 EWG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 183,321 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal travel

oil on minimum

outer sills covered

wipers split

Fail 8 Apr 2013 183,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside park brake efficient only

oil on minimum

outer sills covered

wipers split

Pass 13 Apr 2012 162,413 miles

o/ side rear parking brake performance low

slight bind on o/side rear brake

Fail 13 Apr 2012 162,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/ side rear parking brake performance low

slight bind on o/side rear brake

Pass 11 Mar 2011 139,437 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in screen

front tyres worn inner edge

nail osr tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,610 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2010 119,507 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,072 miles

cuts in all 4 tyre treads.

inner face of both rear discs lipped.

o/s/r discs outer face lipped.

vehicle has a undertray fitted , unable to inspect engine / gearbox.

Pass 21 May 2008 59,350 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 EWG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWG, 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 EWG is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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