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VK05 KYP

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,518 mi
Last recorded106,518 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KYP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 106,518 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,200 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,290 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,202 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,073 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,165 miles

tracking wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,484 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust SysteM Rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,448 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s rear

exhaust system very rusty in places

minor chips in windscreen

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,448 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

exhaust system very rusty in places

minor chips in windscreen

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,399 miles

child seat n/s rear

o/s front tyre getting low on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate starting to disfigure

rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 19 Mar 2010 48,399 miles

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

child seat n/s rear

o/s front tyre getting low on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate starting to disfigure

rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,916 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

exhaust system rusty

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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VK05 KYP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VK05 KYP, 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 VK05 KYP registered?

VK05 KYP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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