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KD05 GVE

2005 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,870 mi
Last recorded165,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GVE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 165,870 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 165,870 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 158,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 182,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 151,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 11 Jun 2013 145,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 140,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 135,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 135,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 126,311 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 126,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 115,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,485 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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KD05 GVE is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 KD05 GVE, 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 KD05 GVE registered?

KD05 GVE is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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