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VU05 NVH

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,462 mi
Last recorded188,462 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NVH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 188,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 157,559 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 157,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 151,884 miles

Front subframe heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

The underside (floors and inner sill panels) are heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 151,884 miles

Front subframe heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

The underside (floors and inner sill panels) are heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 141,012 miles

Generally the underside and exhaust system is getting rusty

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush frontmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 141,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Generally the underside and exhaust system is getting rusty

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush frontmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,921 miles

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

from number plate damaged

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on rear floor and inner sills

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,266 miles

slight corrosion on front floor and both outer sills

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,519 miles

slight deterioration on offside rear suspension bush

Fail 18 Jul 2014 113,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight deterioration on offside rear suspension bush

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,935 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 100,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

1 rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,249 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,430 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,426 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 60,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,569 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,653 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 NVH is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NVH, 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 NVH registered?

VU05 NVH is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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