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KK05 XVU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,085 mi
Last recorded130,085 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 XVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 130,085 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arch inner. n/s/r inner sill, n/s/f inner sill, n/s/f underbody and o/s/f outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,932 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 115,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sil (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sil (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sil (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,352 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 100,352 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,790 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,983 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 85,983 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,687 miles

front brake pads are on the lower legal limit, will need replacing as soon as possible

nearside rear outter brake pad looks to be wearing low, will need further investigation

offside and nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode

offside front brake disc on the inner edge starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 4 Sep 2012 80,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads are on the lower legal limit, will need replacing as soon as possible

nearside rear outter brake pad looks to be wearing low, will need further investigation

offside and nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode

offside front brake disc on the inner edge starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,651 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 54,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,437 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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KK05 XVU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 KK05 XVU, 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 KK05 XVU registered?

KK05 XVU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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