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KC05 ABN

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,073 mi
Last recorded127,073 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 ABN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 127,073 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Long travel on hand brake lever.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches rusted

plastic sills covers fitted

rear sub frame rusted

under side of car rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2019 116,290 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic sills covers fitted

rear sub frame rusted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 113,932 miles

Rear sub frame showing surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 113,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear sub frame showing surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,401 miles

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 110,401 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 105,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 105,668 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 94,125 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 94,125 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 28 May 2013 82,840 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 82,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,505 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,359 miles

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

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,015 miles

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

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 25 Apr 2008 34,268 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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KC05 ABN 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 61.1%.

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 ABN, 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 KC05 ABN registered?

KC05 ABN is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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