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KP55 EFL

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,649 mi
Last recorded118,649 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 EFL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,649 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 118,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 118,196 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust back box insecure (7.1.1)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 116,530 miles

oil level low

Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to sills

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2015 108,594 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to sills

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 97,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,131 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,050 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 52,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 52,049 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,602 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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KP55 EFL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KP55 EFL, 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 KP55 EFL registered?

KP55 EFL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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