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KB05 LBJ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,957 mi
Last recorded117,957 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LBJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 117,957 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

mid to rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r spring carrier corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 111,926 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r spring carrier corroded

Central Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front to rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bush perished slight movment

Fail 9 Nov 2016 111,926 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front to rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r spring carrier corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bush perished slight movment

Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,559 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear exhaust coroded

mid rear child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of seat belt

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 102,559 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear exhaust coroded

mid rear child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of seat belt

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,067 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,541 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 88,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2013 80,171 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,228 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 57,470 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 57,292 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 May 2009 47,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,550 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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KB05 LBJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KB05 LBJ, 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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KB05 LBJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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