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VX05 ZWZ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,871 mi
Last recorded110,871 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 ZWZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 110,871 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside of steering rack damp

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2017 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 94,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,206 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 84,205 miles

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,808 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,273 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,454 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 56,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,114 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,834 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 21,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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VX05 ZWZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VX05 ZWZ, 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 VX05 ZWZ registered?

VX05 ZWZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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