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WK55 ZVA

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,423 mi
Last recorded206,423 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 ZVA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 206,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18"sp (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to read (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22"sp (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced slow to read (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt fraying (2.3.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement leaking oil (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system joints corroded

underneath generally corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 197,108 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler pipes rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2016 197,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2015 187,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded.

rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 187,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded.

rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 160,445 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded but still supported.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 128,666 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on outside edge,

Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 100,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,935 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 75,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,913 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 32,913 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

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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WK55 ZVA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WK55 ZVA, 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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WK55 ZVA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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