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KA05 VUY

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,713 mi
Last recorded225,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 VUY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 225,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear both sides sill areas have surface rust

Fail 8 Jun 2015 225,713 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear both sides sill areas have surface rust

Pass 9 Jun 2014 209,751 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 209,751 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 194,601 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 194,601 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 191,442 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 191,252 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

battery insecure

near side front brake pipe close to drive shaft

off side rear abs wire catching road wheel

Pass 12 May 2011 153,462 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 113,451 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

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

Pass 12 May 2010 113,451 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

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

Pass 8 May 2009 69,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,337 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VUY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

KA05 VUY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KA05 VUY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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