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KC05 AAE

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,023 mi
Last recorded135,023 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 AAE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 135,023 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2014 135,023 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 127,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 119,296 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 119,296 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 191,900 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 166,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 24 May 2011 166,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 May 2010 144,834 miles

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

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

h/brake high

Pass 14 May 2009 121,259 miles

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

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

oil lelel high

wiper blades smear screen

Fail 13 May 2009 121,259 miles

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

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

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

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

oil lelel high

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 21 May 2008 96,499 miles

poor performance of off side hand brake.

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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KC05 AAE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KC05 AAE, 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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KC05 AAE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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