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KC05 APF

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,335 mi
Last recorded104,335 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,335 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 104,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both rear body jacking points slightly corroded

Both rear lower suspension arm have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 91,290 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,290 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2013 81,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,471 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 78,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 74,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,473 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,902 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,868 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,982 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 APF is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 APF, 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 APF is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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