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YY05 KRO

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 KRO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,868 miles

engine management light on all the time.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 118,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on all the time.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,220 miles

pin hole in n/s/f top ball joint boot

pin hole in o/s/f top ball joint boot

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 113,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dents and scraches to body panels

pin hole in n/s/f top ball joint boot

pin hole in o/s/f top ball joint boot

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,642 miles

brake pipes corroded.

mil and t/c light on.

rear bumper insecure.

steering and suspension bushes starting to split/crack.

steering and suspension componants corroded.

underbody corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres side walls but cords not showing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 90,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres side walls but cords not showing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,562 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,562 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,340 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,019 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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YY05 KRO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY05 KRO, 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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YY05 KRO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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