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FG05 FKW

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,841 mi
Last recorded157,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FKW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 157,841 miles

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached mounting corrode (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,106 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside integral body structure or chassis corroded but not seriously affecting overall security front to back

Fail 8 Feb 2023 130,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil and trailing arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside integral body structure or chassis corroded but not seriously affecting overall security front to back

Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,898 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front control arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underside integral body structure or chassis corroded but not seriously affecting overall security front to back

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside integral body structure or chassis corroded but not seriously affecting overall security

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,016 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 110,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower middle straight arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tie rod arm play

Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,999 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,734 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 87,602 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,034 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 78,034 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,965 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 75,965 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,060 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 73,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,096 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 58,817 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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FG05 FKW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG05 FKW, 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 FG05 FKW registered?

FG05 FKW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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