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YC05 KCV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,980 mi
Last recorded144,980 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 KCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 144,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 130,725 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges x 2

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion

Fail 27 May 2016 130,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Front tyres wearing inner edges x 2

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 117,474 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 117,472 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 96,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear o/s tyre developed cracks on tyre tread

front o/s locking wheel nut/bolt damaged

Fail 10 May 2014 96,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear o/s tyre developed cracks on tyre tread

front o/s locking wheel nut/bolt damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 82,154 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 82,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 75,695 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 75,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 69,405 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 63,880 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 63,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 56,904 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 56,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,811 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 47,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YC05 KCV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YC05 KCV, 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 YC05 KCV registered?

YC05 KCV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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