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KB05 OPJ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,851 mi
Last recorded168,851 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 OPJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 168,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb discloloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp lense starting to deteriorate

clutch starting to slip/wear

engine/gearbox mount slightly worn

exhaust corroding/very rusty

rear no plate blemmishing

slight cut to osr tyre sidewall

under tray fitted restricting view

underside off vehicle corroding/rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2015 156,376 miles

off side front tyre wearing on edge

undertrays fitted

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

exhaust corroding/rusting

nails in both rear tyres and starting to perrish

Fail 25 Sep 2015 156,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroding/rusting

nails in both rear tyres and starting to perrish

off side front tyre wearing on edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 140,618 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 140,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 126,964 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM & UNDERSIDE CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Fail 10 Sep 2013 126,964 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM & UNDERSIDE CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Pass 22 Aug 2012 111,536 miles

front number plate damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake pads look low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 100,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,892 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,848 miles

front number plate slightly insecure

rear disc worn and pads look low

Pass 6 May 2008 48,250 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)

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 OPJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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