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KU55 SXL

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 SXL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,594 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 116,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension & steering components corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 106,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension & steering components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,926 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,853 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,027 miles

Nearside front tyre edge low

surface rust to rear closeing panels

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,364 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,364 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,378 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pads over half worn

rear tyre's tread low

Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pads over half worn

rear tyre's tread low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,451 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,431 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 51,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,810 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 51,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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KU55 SXL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KU55 SXL, 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 KU55 SXL registered?

KU55 SXL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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