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VX55 VDC

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,436 mi
Last recorded81,436 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VDC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,436 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2015 69,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,562 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Inner and outer sills at rear corroding

Offside front fog light inoperative

Rear anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Rear suspension arms corroding

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Vehicle under body and chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Inner and outer sills at rear corroding

Offside front fog light inoperative

Rear anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Rear suspension arms corroding

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Vehicle under body and chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,969 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 46,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,425 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 36,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,489 miles

Front discs inner edge poor contact area

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 26,489 miles

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

Front discs inner edge poor contact area

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,300 miles

offside front inner brake disc pitted and corroded

surface corrosion on nearside rear spring

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,495 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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VX55 VDC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX55 VDC, 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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VX55 VDC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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