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KB05 OXZ

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,971 mi
Last recorded120,971 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 OXZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 120,971 miles

Brake fluid cap does not fasten tight but not leaking

Fuel tank breather pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside lamp cluster (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under body and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,258 miles

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Brake fluid cap does not tighten up fully but not leaking

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle under body and suspension components at rear have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2018 107,258 miles

Brake fluid cap does not tighten up fully but not leaking

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Vehicle under body and suspension components at rear have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,401 miles

Brake fluid reservoir cap does not tighten up fully but no brake fluid leakage

Fuel tank breather pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Vehicle under body and suspension components at rear have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2017 98,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake fluid reservoir cap does not tighten up fully but no brake fluid leakage

Exhaust rear silencer hanger mounting broken off but exhaust system still supported

Fuel tank breather pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Vehicle under body and suspension components at rear have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,504 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly- disc looks over heated

Offside Front brake disc- inner face is corroded and pitted

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring- axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 85,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly- disc looks over heated

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

Offside Front brake disc- inner face is corroded and pitted

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring- axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 78,515 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,721 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre to rear exhaust joint is badly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre to rear exhaust joint is badly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,402 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,402 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 51,387 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,387 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 43,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2009 43,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,957 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 OXZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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