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KB05 OOV

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 OOV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,629 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 97,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

engine oil below min on dipstick

Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,978 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY

Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,978 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S (1.8.A.1b)

BATTERY WENT FLAT DURING LIGHT CHECK >>> TEST + NEW REQUIRED

CLUTCH HEAVY

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F SEVERE N/S/F OUTER WEAR >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP ALIGNMENT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F OUTER SEVERE WEAR >> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

THROTTLE STICKS >>> DANGERIOUS

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,424 miles

Exhaust hanger broken at weld on rear box and joint corroded

Offside Front Brake binding slightly and pads appear low

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorated and affecting beam image

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,696 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,696 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,981 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,479 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,479 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,524 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,045 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,140 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,597 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

LUMP OUT OF N/S/FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

REAR WIPER IS U/S

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,679 miles

LUMP OUT OF N/S/FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

REAR WIPER IS U/S

Fail 22 Aug 2007 28,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

TYRE PRESSURES NEED CHECKING

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,678 miles

TYRE PRESSURES NEED CHECKING

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 OOV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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