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KB05 OPW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,077 mi
Last recorded118,077 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 118,077 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake efficiency only just met

under body and components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 109,994 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear subframe and welding repera coverd with under seal

Fail 27 Nov 2017 109,994 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear subframe and welding repera coverd with under seal

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,079 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension areas & components corroding.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear suspension areas & components corroding.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,071 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

2 X R/BRAKE DISC SCAGGY-MONITOR-PODOT

205/55/16 X 4

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Fail 20 Aug 2015 103,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM/BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

2 X R/BRAKE DISC SCAGGY-MONITOR-PODOT

205/55/16 X 4

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 100,237 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 94,730 miles

one rear silencer mounting broken but silencer still fully supported

Fail 24 May 2013 94,730 miles

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

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

one rear silencer mounting broken but silencer still fully supported

Pass 29 May 2012 92,020 miles

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2011 88,576 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 88,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 81,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 59,635 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 59,635 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 43,301 miles

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 OPW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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