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VU05 NEN

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,190 mi
Last recorded114,190 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NEN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,190 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to inner and outer sills. Plastic covers fitted to sills, inpsection limited.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 114,184 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to inner and outer sills. Plastic covers fitted to sills, inpsection limited.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2014 108,223 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2014 108,223 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2013 102,737 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 102,498 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,137 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit. under chssis surface rust.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 143,305 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 132,938 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate slight water ingress

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 16 Jul 2009 116,186 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,643 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,643 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 NEN is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VU05 NEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 NEN registered?

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

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