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KC05 AEP

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,976 mi
Last recorded78,976 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 AEP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 78,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,987 miles

Both Front Tyres Outer Edge Worn And Perished

General Under-body Corrosion

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated - Pattern Weak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,419 miles

general underbody corrosion

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 65,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,601 miles

rear inner sills corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,700 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear inner sills corroding

sill kit fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 57,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge and perished

both rear tyres wearing edges and perished

Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges and perished

Offside Rear tyre worn edges and perished

front tyres perished

rear exhaust joint corroding

rear inner sills corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn edges and cut outer sidewall

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,970 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,978 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,493 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,612 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 AEP is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEP, 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 AEP registered?

KC05 AEP is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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