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KY55 XKE

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

188,659 mi
Last recorded188,659 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 XKE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 188,659 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlights slightly cloudy

Rear suspension arms corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 182,405 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 182,259 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 168,908 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 168,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 154,622 miles

All under body components covered in under seal

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

unable to see base of rear springs

Fail 14 Oct 2022 154,622 miles

All under body components covered in under seal

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

unable to see base of rear springs

Pass 11 Oct 2021 139,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper and at fexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns seal inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper and fexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers inner seal plus bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 130,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 130,680 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,239 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 118,221 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill and all way to front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 106,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded around joins

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,735 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 88,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,407 miles

Front tyres may soon require attention

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 XKE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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