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EK55 KXC

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

120,659 mi
Last recorded120,659 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KXC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 120,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 118,984 miles

General underside corrosion, everywhere.

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated borderline excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 118,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion, everywhere.

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated borderline excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 117,509 miles

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

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

all suspension components are corroded badly

heavy corrosion to sill panels inner and outer

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2021 116,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion to sill panels, under side of vehicle and all suspension components

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2021 116,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion to sill panels, under side of vehicle and all suspension components

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2020 113,669 miles

oil leak and slight crossion all round

Fail 1 Sep 2020 113,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak and slight crossion all round

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,762 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 108,643 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 108,629 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 98,594 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Mil light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very worn inner edge & Outer side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge & Outer side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight corrosion: Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Chassis, Front & Rear suspension arms, Exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 97,525 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML ON

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,711 miles

Engine under trays fitted

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

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Mil light on

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Front sub frame, Exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 91,711 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine under trays fitted

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

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Mil light on

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Front sub frame, Exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,356 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 72,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

rear pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,290 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 32,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 32,247 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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EK55 KXC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EK55 KXC, 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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EK55 KXC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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