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KB05 LBU

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,100 mi
Last recorded201,100 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 201,100 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 201,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 188,217 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 188,217 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 175,103 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 175,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 164,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 158,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 158,283 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 156,316 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 151,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 146,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 139,616 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 131,317 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 122,651 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 122,651 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LBU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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