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KC05 ATU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 ATU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 107,107 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 102,650 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 102,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,505 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ITEMS CORRODED.

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODED.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 97,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK ARM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ITEMS CORRODED.

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODED.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,668 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 92,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 86,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR / CHASSIS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR / CHASSIS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL NUT. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,528 miles

general corrosion

suspension bushes starting to split

Fail 14 Jan 2020 83,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion

suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,068 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 80,959 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr outer sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osr outer sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,971 miles

Front Both Front Floorpans Have Surface Corrosion/Flaking Underseal But Not Seriously Weakened

Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,126 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,124 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,969 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,984 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,400 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 ATU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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