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VU05 NEJ

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,572 mi
Last recorded118,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NEJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 118,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,626 miles

bottom arms front worn osf dust cover leaking greece

front tyres worn edges advise nsf the worst and tracking

Fail 12 Mar 2012 113,625 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

bottom arms front worn osf dust cover leaking greece

front tyres worn edges advise nsf the worst and tracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 108,492 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 108,490 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,383 miles

advise rear reg plate fading but readable from distance

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,907 miles

engine man. and traction control lights on

Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,209 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 NEJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU05 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

VU05 NEJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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