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KA05 YVK

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,969 mi
Last recorded172,969 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 YVK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 172,969 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 172,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 163,011 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 163,011 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 159,382 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 159,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 154,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 13 Jul 2018 154,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 143,052 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,168 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,824 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 99,767 miles

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)

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)

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat seatbelt not checked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,386 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 82,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,392 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 36,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,139 miles

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 YVK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

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

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