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KB05 ZYK

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,522 mi
Last recorded125,522 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 125,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,298 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 120,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,967 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,899 miles

both sill edges and rear inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 106,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both sill edges and rear inner sill corroded

n/s/r wheel binding to limit at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,931 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 102,927 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front devoid on both edges close to limits at time of test (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r handbrake effort close to limits

Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,025 miles

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 100,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,927 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn low

Fail 27 Feb 2015 88,927 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,327 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,808 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,808 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,696 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,018 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,347 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,269 miles

Both nearside frount and nearside rear tyres wall slightly worn.

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 ZYK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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