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KB05 OPU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,316 mi
Last recorded119,316 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 119,316 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to both outer sill area/s not considered excessive at time of test

corrosion to prescribed area/s not considered excessive at time of test

suspension bushes deteriorated not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

suspension bushes deteriorated not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area/s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area/s (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface corrosion to underbody prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,874 miles

All braking and suspension components surface corrosion

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 98,412 miles

various areas of corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 21 May 2015 98,412 miles

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

various areas of corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 27 May 2014 95,324 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 95,320 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 88,141 miles

rear tyres getting down on tread, and slightly out of shape.

Pass 22 May 2012 76,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in lower steering joint.?

Pass 26 May 2011 64,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,594 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,520 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 22 May 2008 25,554 miles

Offside Front 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 OPU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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