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KB54 HZJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,702 mi
Last recorded151,702 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 HZJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,702 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 151,701 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2013 147,568 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion inner and outer sills

offside rear tyre split in sidewall

oil level low

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Fail 12 Nov 2013 147,350 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion inner and outer sills

offside rear tyre split in sidewall

oil level low

oil level on minimum

rear brake discs very poor condition

rear brake discs worn thin

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 136,792 miles

Corrosion forming,inner and outer sills both sides.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 128,506 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 121,881 miles

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

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

Tailgate release handle sticking

Pass 19 Nov 2009 114,848 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 102,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 95,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 95,277 miles

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

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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KB54 HZJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KB54 HZJ, 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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KB54 HZJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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