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KB05 XHJ

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,694 mi
Last recorded185,694 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 185,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner / outer sill panel and inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner / outer sill panel and inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel very corroded

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Slight imbalance in rate of application of rear foot brake

Rear Slight imbalance in rate of application of rear foot brake

nsf and osr brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2016 173,025 miles

rust to sills

Fail 2 Jun 2016 173,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rust to sills

Pass 7 Jul 2015 157,700 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 157,700 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 143,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 132,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 121,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,553 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 54,693 miles

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

servicable travel at handbrake lever

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,693 miles

servicable travel at handbrake lever

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 XHJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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