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KC05 AEA

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 106,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,058 miles

heavy corrosion to sills and underbody

Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,648 miles

heavy corrosion to sills and underbody

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,343 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to sills

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,315 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,510 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 89,510 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,697 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,017 miles

wheel bearing noise when driven

Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wheel bearing noise when driven

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,363 miles

Backbox slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 73,363 miles

Backbox slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,687 miles

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

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

Washers poor

Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,687 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Washers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,598 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,995 miles

both rear tyres low tread

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 AEA 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 72.2%.

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

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