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KC05 AFO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,168 mi
Last recorded145,168 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 145,168 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 145,143 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,542 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 116,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WINTER

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,731 miles

front end has had some sort of repair

offside front tyre 2mm

rear suspension corroded

tints in rear window

Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front end has had some sort of repair

offside front tyre 2mm

rear suspension corroded

tints in rear window

Fail 22 Feb 2012 83,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,125 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,125 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,446 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,167 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 44,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,112 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 AFO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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