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YR55 KCV

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,436 mi
Last recorded184,436 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 184,436 miles

E.M.L Illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension components corroded

underside body has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2017 184,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

E.M.L Illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension components corroded

underside body has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2016 181,278 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 170,544 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Underside body corrosion

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 170,544 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Underside body corrosion

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 152,378 miles

EML On

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 133,770 miles

engine management light on

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded and deteriorating

rear pads low

Fail 3 Dec 2012 133,770 miles

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

engine management light on

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded and deteriorating

rear pads low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 125,014 miles

near side rear inner sill slightly damaged

near side rear tyre bald on edges

off side front front lower ball joint has slight play and a split greese cap

off side rear tyre approaching minimum

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2010 115,664 miles

off side front lower ball joint slight play

off side rear brakes have lower reading than near side rear

Pass 30 Nov 2009 106,859 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 106,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 96,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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YR55 KCV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black 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 YR55 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 YR55 KCV registered?

YR55 KCV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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