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KJ05 EBU

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,807 mi
Last recorded81,807 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 EBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,807 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre low on 2mm

wipers smear

Fail 10 Sep 2015 81,803 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre low on 2mm

rear brake pads very low

rear discs corroded

wipers smear

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,029 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 2 mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

oil leak

rear discs pitted

rear pads worn

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,029 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 2 mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

oil leak

rear discs pitted

rear pads worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,874 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads look low

Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads look low

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,929 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 69,929 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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 62,825 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,233 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,147 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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KJ05 EBU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ05 EBU, 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 KJ05 EBU registered?

KJ05 EBU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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