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KJ05 WFL

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

240,079 mi
Last recorded240,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 WFL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 240,079 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 224,719 miles

O/S OUTER SILL AND WHEELARCH CORRODED, REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 14 Feb 2018 224,719 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under vehicle (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S OUTER SILL AND WHEELARCH CORRODED, REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 1 Mar 2017 215,817 miles

rear subframe very rusty and corroded

Offside Rear tyre close legal and bald inner edges 215 55 r16

Rear rear pads worn minimum limit

all rear suspension component corroded

exhaust very deteriorated and corroded, downpipe flexi broken

front lower arm bushes deteriorated and cracked

front reg deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and split

Fail 1 Mar 2017 215,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre close legal and bald inner edges 215 55 r16

Rear rear pads worn minimum limit

all rear suspension component corroded

exhaust very deteriorated and corroded, downpipe flexi broken

front lower arm bushes deteriorated and cracked

front reg deteriorated

rear subframe very rusty and corroded

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and split

Pass 5 Mar 2016 201,464 miles

significant brake imbalance on front axle

Pass 8 Apr 2015 188,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc heat shields corroded and deteriorated

rear discs corroded

sump excessivly corroded and leaking oil

Fail 27 Mar 2015 188,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc heat shields corroded and deteriorated

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer broken mouyting off silencer

sump excessivly corroded and leaking oil

Pass 13 Mar 2014 172,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 161,694 miles

rusty sump

Fail 23 Mar 2013 161,678 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 146,198 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 146,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 131,330 miles

exhaust deteriorated

noise osf wheel when rotated

under body wire insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,878 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge 205 55 r16 91w

park brake close to maximum travel

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,545 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 WFL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WFL, 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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KJ05 WFL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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