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WJ55 GWU

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 GWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 86,682 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,535 miles

Both front tyres low

OSR tyre tread depth low

Windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Jan 2021 77,323 miles

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

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

Central Front windscreen chipped

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on both edges and low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge and low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 55,810 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak

Fail 27 Oct 2018 55,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak

Pass 11 Nov 2017 48,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily perished outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 48,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily perished outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,401 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2016 40,401 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,035 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,453 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 30,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,466 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 27,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,804 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 24,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

the nearside rear tyre tread is lower than all the rest its not quite worn out but just to let you know

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,520 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 21,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,347 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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WJ55 GWU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WJ55 GWU, 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 WJ55 GWU registered?

WJ55 GWU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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