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KC05 AFE

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,575 mi
Last recorded165,575 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 AFE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 165,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and underneath sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front sub frame corroded

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

knocking on o/s front

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s and n/s front floor corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 151,371 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded and corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2017 151,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2016 139,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

heavy corrosion rear suspension

Fail 9 Mar 2016 139,023 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring support arm (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

heavy corrosion rear suspension

Fail 11 Mar 2015 124,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,460 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,216 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 109,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,492 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 97,471 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 85,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,220 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,343 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AFE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AFE, 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 AFE registered?

KC05 AFE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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