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KA05 YWC

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,642 mi
Last recorded223,642 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 223,642 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported held with cable ties but still wobbling about and chaffing, (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear, (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 218,366 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.4.G.2)

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

tailgate handle seized! tailgate does secure closed if handle returned manually.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 218,356 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexy hose not secured to strut, (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.4.G.2)

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

tailgate handle seized! tailgate does secure closed if handle returned manually.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 211,728 miles

vehicle very rusty underneath

Fail 9 Jul 2015 211,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 21 Jul 2014 197,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 197,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 175,226 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 175,226 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 152,356 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 52,354 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 137,650 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 137,650 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 119,440 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 119,440 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 98,739 miles

Both front tyres low

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,739 miles

Both front tyres low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,770 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever near the limit of its travel.

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 YWC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YWC, 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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KA05 YWC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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