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VO05 ZKS

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,533 mi
Last recorded105,533 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 ZKS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 105,533 miles

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

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

under body very rusty

Fail 3 May 2018 105,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

under body area rusty

Pass 12 May 2017 96,777 miles

Nearside outer sill area rusty

oil leak

under body rusty

Fail 3 May 2017 96,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint forward arm (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear facing arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside outer sill area rusty

oil leak

under body rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,840 miles

Nearside wiper blade worn

engine oil leak

under body rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wiper blade worn

engine oil leak

under body rusty

Pass 5 May 2015 83,341 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 75,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 69,984 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 69,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Wipers smear

Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Wipers smear

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,461 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,788 miles

Nearside front rear most lower swivel joint boot split.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,058 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 ZKS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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