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KB05 OPV

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,281 mi
Last recorded70,281 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 70,281 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Silencer Mount Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All Suspension Components Corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,120 miles

Front General corrosion to suspension components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear General corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 69,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 61,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,816 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,334 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 44,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm.

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,886 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,887 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres woprn on edges

n/s/rear tyre 1.6mm

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 OPV 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 OPV, 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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What year was KB05 OPV registered?

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

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