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KC55 XJW

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,050 mi
Last recorded95,050 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 XJW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,050 miles

high level brake light out

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

rear brake discs poor condition

rear suspension bushes starting to seperate

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 95,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

high level brake light out

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

rear brake discs poor condition

rear suspension bushes starting to seperate

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot release lever sticking

both rear suspention arm front bushes poor & stabilizer arm outer bushes

n/s handbrake poor reading & binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot release lever sticking

both rear suspention arm front bushes poor & stabilizer arm outer bushes

n/s handbrake poor reading & binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat poorly fitted

o/s/f cv boot slight grease leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jun 2014 77,708 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat poorly fitted

o/s/f cv boot slight grease leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut to sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2013 71,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut to sidewall

Pass 15 May 2012 66,612 miles

both wiper rubbers poor

Fail 9 May 2012 66,595 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both wiper rubbers poor

near side rear brake binding

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,431 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,756 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 40,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,960 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,450 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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KC55 XJW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KC55 XJW, 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 KC55 XJW registered?

KC55 XJW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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