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KB05 PFA

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

181,893 mi
Last recorded181,893 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 PFA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 181,893 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 181,881 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 179,383 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 174,061 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 174,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of inner sill requires welding under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of inner sill requires welding under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 171,091 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 171,086 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 167,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 165,102 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 165,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all along the length under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 161,948 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 161,948 miles

Horn not working the horn works intermittently the switch appears to be insecure (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a deep cut in the outer sidewaLL DOWN TO THE PLY CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 155,314 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 155,314 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted needs securing better (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 149,944 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 149,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

the engine management light is on

Pass 6 Dec 2016 142,638 miles

THE REAR WIPER BLADE IS WORN OUT

Fail 5 Dec 2016 142,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

THE REAR WIPER BLADE IS WORN OUT

Pass 10 Dec 2015 136,265 miles

Surface corrosion under car on suspension & chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2014 127,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 127,272 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 120,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion developing in various body,floor-pan and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

n/s/f 205/55/16-V tyre close to limit

n/s/f rear lower arm bush perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2013 120,794 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion developing in various body,floor-pan and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

n/s/f 205/55/16-V tyre close to limit

n/s/f rear lower arm bush perishing

rear brake pads low

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 112,497 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 106,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 79,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion nearside floor to sill

corrosion offside floor to sill

Fail 26 May 2009 79,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion nearside floor to sill

corrosion offside floor to sill

Pass 20 May 2008 59,880 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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 PFA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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