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KC55 TEV

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,336 mi
Last recorded74,336 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 TEV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 74,336 miles

Rear Vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 May 2025 73,665 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All underside of the vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 May 2024 72,836 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded and undersealed

Pass 5 May 2023 72,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 71,433 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills corroding

Pass 10 May 2021 70,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 69,705 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 68,266 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sills corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,538 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,026 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,857 miles

both front discs inner surface corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,947 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,018 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,484 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 41,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,978 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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KC55 TEV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KC55 TEV, 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 KC55 TEV registered?

KC55 TEV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is KC55 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC55 TEV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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