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MK05 KVB

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,780 mi
Last recorded118,780 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 KVB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,780 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 118,780 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 111,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 105,313 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 105,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,492 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,005 miles

Rear exhaut hanger corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,005 miles

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

Rear exhaut hanger corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,900 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 81,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,179 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,168 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,168 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,780 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 33,869 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,265 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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MK05 KVB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 MK05 KVB, 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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MK05 KVB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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