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KY55 VMD

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,076 mi
Last recorded157,076 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VMD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 157,076 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 144,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust flanges corroded

under trays fit

Fail 21 Jul 2016 144,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

no oil on dipstick

rear exhaust flanges corroded

under trays fit

Pass 25 Jun 2015 134,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating and noisey

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear arches and sill corroding

rear wiper split

slight knock from front steering/suspension

suspension ushes deteriorating

Fail 22 Jun 2015 134,621 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating and noisey

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nsf tyre bald outer edge

oil and coolant low

rear arches and sill corroding

rear wiper split

slight knock from front steering/suspension

suspension ushes deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 111,795 miles

nsr tyre tread cracked//rear pads look low advise inspection//slight binding on nsr wheel//

Pass 13 Jul 2012 104,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake disc pitting

Fail 13 Jul 2012 104,555 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs scored and pitted on inner faces

n/s/r brake disc pitting

nail in edge of o/s/r tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,316 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 97,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust support broken but is supported adequatly

Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,597 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

2 nails in edges of n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front screen chipped slightly.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,901 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroding

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding

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 VMD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY55 VMD, 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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KY55 VMD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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