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VK55 KHB

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,092 mi
Last recorded138,092 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 KHB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,092 miles

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure & repaired

Fail 24 Oct 2018 138,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure & repaired

Pass 10 Oct 2017 131,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front alloy wheel x1 nut surface heavily damaged

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 125,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle covers side sill covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 Oct 2016 125,665 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle covers side sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front wiper smearing

both rear sills corroded and damaged

both rear trailing arm bushes persihing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2013 108,483 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 108,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,185 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 103,185 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)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,965 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,965 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,765 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 72,895 miles

Offside rear tyre nail punctured

Fail 24 Oct 2009 72,895 miles

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

Offside rear tyre nail punctured

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,301 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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VK55 KHB is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK55 KHB, 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 VK55 KHB registered?

VK55 KHB is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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