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VU05 DWD

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,864 mi
Last recorded116,864 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 DWD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 116,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all underneath showing signs of age aging and corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,466 miles

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

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

Rear Rear Exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 107,466 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear Exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 100,740 miles

Offside Rear Rear Exhaust mounting badly corroded but adequately supported.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 100,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear Exhaust mounting badly corroded but adequately supported.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 97,276 miles

Nearside Rear has slight bind

Fail 29 Oct 2015 97,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion front and rear suspension conponents

corrosion inner and outer sills

front brake discs poor condition

nearside front tyre worn, perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished, nail

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

offside front tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

sill covers fitted

slight uneven service brake application between fronts

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 18 Nov 2014 93,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear undersills corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 90,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,542 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,704 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing on outer edge

N/S/R Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,905 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,905 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,324 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,980 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,897 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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VU05 DWD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VU05 DWD, 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 VU05 DWD registered?

VU05 DWD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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