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KC05 ZXB

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,256 mi
Last recorded113,256 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 ZXB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 113,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,787 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 108,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,571 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 100,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,508 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,874 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

didnt check off side rear seat belt due to childe seat fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,899 miles

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

power steering pump damp

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

power steering pump damp

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,743 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,362 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 74,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,356 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in o/s front wheel bearings.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Thorn in outer wall of o/s front tyre.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 40,278 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 ZXB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZXB, 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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What year was KC05 ZXB registered?

KC05 ZXB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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