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KU05 PLF

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,664 mi
Last recorded125,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 PLF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 125,664 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 system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also damaged on inner sidewall but ply/cords not reached (4.1.E.1)

tail gate wont open but access for inspection gained through rear rear seats folding

Pass 15 Aug 2015 120,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 120,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil level low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,572 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

no spare wheel in well

Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,917 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 82,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2010 72,796 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Plastic covers over and under engine

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Underside brake and fuel pipes covered in plastic coating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2010 72,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Plastic covers over and under engine

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Underside brake and fuel pipes covered in plastic coating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,485 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 61,485 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,644 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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KU05 PLF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KU05 PLF, 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 KU05 PLF registered?

KU05 PLF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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