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VU05 ZSX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,521 mi
Last recorded70,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ZSX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,521 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,521 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,737 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in side wall - no cords exposed.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,737 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in side wall - no cords exposed.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 50,583 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,080 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 ZSX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

VU05 ZSX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is VU05 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 ZSX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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