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KA05 VVD

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,665 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre perished and worn edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,844 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,857 miles

nearside front bottom front ball joint boot damaged no ingress of dirt

nearside front tyre worn low on limit

nearside rear outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

play offside front wheel bearing

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,310 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 55,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 51,735 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,735 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,659 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside outer sill panel damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,679 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 40,677 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,929 miles

allbrake pads wearing low\allbrake discs for corrosion and slight wear

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 VVD 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 69.2%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

KA05 VVD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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