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KU05 PLV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,583 mi
Last recorded188,583 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 PLV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 188,583 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 188,583 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 182,112 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Underfloor surface corossion

Undertray fitted

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 175,278 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 175,278 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 166,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 166,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 148,334 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 135,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 122,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 103,925 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside/offside rear suspension lower stabiliser arms,bushes wearing.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 90,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,015 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 75,925 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 75,925 miles

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

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 PLV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 KU05 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

KU05 PLV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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