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KA05 YVN

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,472 mi
Last recorded131,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 131,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 131,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,018 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer sill

Fail 30 Jun 2014 115,018 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer sill

Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,757 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 105,750 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust correded

front no plate marked

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,457 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,063 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,841 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,884 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 55,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,386 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 YVN is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

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

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