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KC05 AEO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,476 mi
Last recorded121,476 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills, underside and exposed components (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 121,475 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion inner sills, underside and exposed components (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 117,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 117,971 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres damaged on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,551 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 22 Jul 2014 112,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,328 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 99,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 87,236 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 72,259 miles

off side front tyre worn on outside edge.

Fail 6 May 2010 72,259 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 6 May 2009 56,023 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,976 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 AEO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AEO, 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 AEO registered?

KC05 AEO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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