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EF05 KVU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,984 mi
Last recorded107,984 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,984 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all prescribed areas corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2019 107,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all prescribed areas corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 107,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling on cv gaiter + cords exposed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

front wipers slightly smearing

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 26 Jan 2018 106,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure and fouling (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed part of front flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts part of flexy (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported part of flexy: bolt sheared (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired part of flexy (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

front wipers slightly smearing

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,432 miles

Near side rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,020 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,625 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)

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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EF05 KVU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF05 KVU, 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 EF05 KVU registered?

EF05 KVU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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