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KY55 VMA

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,816 mi
Last recorded129,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VMA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 129,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 125,855 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear general corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 125,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear general corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 117,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not attached rear of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2023 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability no attached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not attached rear of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 109,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor clearing of screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 102,357 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 102,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 94,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 79,256 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,329 miles

general under body corrosion to vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,876 miles

General under body corrosion / both sills

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,916 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside outer sill has damage

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,109 miles

damage to N/S sill

cut to N/S/F tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cut to n/s/f tyre

n/s sill damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,548 miles

Nearside lower sill slightly damaged

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,650 miles

both front tyre wear low.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,286 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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KY55 VMA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY55 VMA, 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 KY55 VMA registered?

KY55 VMA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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