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KC05 BBO

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,054 mi
Last recorded123,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 BBO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 123,054 miles

front discs worn, outer arches corroded, damage around vehicle

Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected complete outersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected complete outersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs worn, outer arches corroded, damage around vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,592 miles

EML illuminated, oil leak, front discs worn, brakepipes corroded, sills, chasis legs, floor area corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 117,591 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

EML illuminated, oil leak, front discs worn, brakepipes corroded, sills, chasis legs, floor area corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 109,641 miles

EML illuminated, oil leak, exhaust system coroded, damage around all vehicle and/or corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2017 109,641 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

EML illuminated, oil leak, exhaust system coroded, damage around all vehicle and/or corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,892 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 103,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,218 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 96,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,810 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 86,810 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,185 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,791 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 74,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise wheel tracking due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,759 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 69,759 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,982 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 65,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,637 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 BBO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BBO, 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 BBO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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