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VU05 NVR

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,960 mi
Last recorded190,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NVR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 190,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside handbrake effort could be improved

exhaust hangers coming off exhaust.

outer and inner sills very thin in places

Fail 23 Jul 2018 190,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside handbrake effort could be improved

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust hangers coming off exhaust.

outer and inner sills very thin in places

Pass 17 Jul 2017 182,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front/outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 171,607 miles

FRONT FOOTBRAKE FIGUES FLUCUATE SLIGHTLY

HANDBRAKE EFFORTS COULD BE IMPROVED

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

REAR BRAKE BAL ON LIMIT

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 171,607 miles

FRONT FOOTBRAKE FIGUES FLUCUATE SLIGHTLY

HANDBRAKE EFFORTS COULD BE IMPROVED

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

REAR BRAKE BAL ON LIMIT

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 171,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door has damaged panel.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 128,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 128,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,921 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,375 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 108,375 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 104,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,845 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 90,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,360 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,241 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 75,241 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n.s.r. tyre has splits in tread

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,998 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 73,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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 NVR is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

VU05 NVR is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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