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KB54 VWW

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,829 mi
Last recorded139,829 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 VWW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 139,829 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 139,829 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 139,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,962 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front under trays fitted, limiting view

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check (new rear brakes may need bedding in)

Fail 21 Jan 2021 133,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front under trays fitted, limiting view

o/s/r brake pads, and brake disc, have been heat affected

Fail 9 Sep 2020 133,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Rear arm/ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel close to rubbing on suspension arm on full lock.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undercarriage surface corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 127,310 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undercarriage surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2018 121,467 miles

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 121,352 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,306 miles

Offside parking brake effort poor

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 114,176 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill and nearside inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside parking brake effort poor

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,668 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 106,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,591 miles

Both sills starting too corrode

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,616 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,615 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,674 miles

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

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

possible slight bulge in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,567 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 VWW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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