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NM05 KZU

2005 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,480 mi
Last recorded88,480 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 KZU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,976 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,975 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

all under vehicle corroded

engine management light on

traction control light on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,705 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge but no cords expossed

Fail 15 Aug 2014 76,705 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge but no cords expossed

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,252 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,812 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,353 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,174 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 28,174 miles

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

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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NM05 KZU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NM05 KZU, 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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NM05 KZU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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