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KA05 EWY

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,286 mi
Last recorded142,286 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 EWY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 142,286 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 126,274 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Jul 2014 126,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 112,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,629 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 100,220 miles

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

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

Both mirror covers missing

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f inner wing loose

Pass 10 May 2011 86,214 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 71,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,826 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 EWY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EWY, 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 EWY registered?

KA05 EWY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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