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KC05 ABU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,607 mi
Last recorded117,607 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 ABU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 117,607 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear shock sbsorbers have little or no dampening affect

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 115,200 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2019 115,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,427 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2018 111,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2017 108,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

various underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,505 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 105,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,997 miles

oil leak

various underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2015 101,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

various underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,875 miles

advise offside rear tyre side wall slight split

Fail 25 Sep 2014 93,836 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise offside rear tyre side wall slight split

Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 83,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to o/s/r tyre wall

n/s wiper blade split

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight noise n/s/f hub-poss wheel bearing noise

Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,841 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre wall

n/s wiper blade split

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight noise n/s/f hub-poss wheel bearing noise

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,579 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,579 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

brake fluid low

nail in o/s/r tyre (repairable)

o/s/f disc corroded on inside

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,778 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,965 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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KC05 ABU 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 61.9%.

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 KC05 ABU, 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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KC05 ABU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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