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VU05 NFC

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 72,697 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension spring seats corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 69,352 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 69,185 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside Cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,935 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,707 miles

damage in windscreen outside swept area of wipers

Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,706 miles

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

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

damage in windscreen outside swept area of wipers

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,264 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,222 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,222 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,239 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,884 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 NFC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NFC, 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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VU05 NFC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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