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KC05 ZWZ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,219 mi
Last recorded121,219 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 121,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 7 Aug 2017 121,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,509 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 117,492 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 93,059 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,909 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 83,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 73,719 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,690 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 5 May 2009 43,945 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 43,945 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 32,725 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 ZWZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

KC05 ZWZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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