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KB54 XLK

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

93,898 mi
Last recorded93,898 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,898 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 92,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,028 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,028 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,943 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,942 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,222 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,951 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,951 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 53,937 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,423 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 48,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,061 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 41,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,445 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,455 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,828 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 32,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,466 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 XLK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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