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KB54 VYO

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,401 mi
Last recorded144,401 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 VYO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 144,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre to rear exhaust joint poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2020 144,042 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 137,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 129,646 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 129,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,867 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2017 124,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 119,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear light lens damaged

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2015 113,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear light lens damaged

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,362 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,326 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 99,031 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,846 miles

Exhaust joins rusty

N/S/Front wiper blade split

N/S/Rear handbrake effort weaker than O/S/Rear

O/S/Front Anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Whole underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,846 miles

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

Exhaust joins rusty

N/S/Front wiper blade split

N/S/Rear handbrake effort weaker than O/S/Rear

O/S/Front Anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Whole underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,887 miles

All rear suspension bushes starting to perish slightly

Centre to Rear exhaust join in poor condition

Front power steering ppipe corroded

N/S Washer jet weak

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes starting to perish

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,154 miles

both rear tyre edges worn

Pass 23 Jan 2010 71,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 59,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 47,910 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 VYO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VYO, 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 VYO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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