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KB54 JBV

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,229 mi
Last recorded138,229 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 JBV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,229 miles

Suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2016 137,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 130,345 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear box rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Sep 2014 118,872 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2013 108,794 miles

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

front and rear discs lipped

Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,727 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,468 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 84,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,364 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,066 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,850 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 40,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 JBV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JBV, 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 JBV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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