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KA05 BBJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 BBJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 119,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R + N/S/R + N/S/F sills all covered in underseal

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 119,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Under Bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/Satnav Holder ()

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

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,395 miles

front suspension corroded

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/f brake caliper damp

rear axle corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 91,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front suspension corroded

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/f brake caliper damp

rear axle corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,226 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 83,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 71,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,065 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2009 28,696 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,315 miles

Offside 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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KA05 BBJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 KA05 BBJ, 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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KA05 BBJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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