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KA05 YVU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,245 mi
Last recorded109,245 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 YVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 109,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 109,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,071 miles

Under body corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2016 106,071 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,258 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2014 99,052 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 99,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 May 2013 90,471 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear lamp outer cover broken

Pass 15 May 2012 77,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 67,132 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 67,130 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 42,687 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,008 miles

near side rear tyre 5/2mm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,216 miles

outer tread of n/s/r tyre on 2mm tread

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 YVU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

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

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