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KB54 VWJ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,432 mi
Last recorded143,432 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 VWJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 143,432 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall cracking

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

Oil leak HEAVY ()

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 10 Oct 2017 143,380 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/R tyre side wall cracking

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

Oil leak HEAVY ()

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,211 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 129,211 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 117,934 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 108,005 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,163 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 98,669 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 93,206 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,745 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,266 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

offside head light aim slightly low and will not adjust

Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,118 miles

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

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 VWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWJ, 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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What year was KB54 VWJ registered?

KB54 VWJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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