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KB54 MBU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,075 mi
Last recorded159,075 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 MBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 159,075 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 159,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 158,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 152,470 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 152,443 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 147,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 136,577 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Fail 22 May 2013 136,577 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2012 126,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 23 May 2011 117,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 24 May 2010 105,350 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 105,350 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 77,856 miles

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 MBU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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