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KA05 BKX

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,830 mi
Last recorded74,830 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 BKX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,830 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,311 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested lambda high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2017 72,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner body sills holed in a number of places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner body sills holed in a number of places (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sills and inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,975 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 69,969 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 69,556 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking nearside of engine bay (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

engine oil level low on arrival - added 1 ltr for mot inspection

power steering fluid dripping off nearside of engine under tray

Fail 2 Jul 2016 69,542 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake performance poor only 18%

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,146 miles

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

offside front brake disc heavilly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,785 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,754 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BKX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BKX, 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 KA05 BKX registered?

KA05 BKX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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