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KD05 GWK

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

231,773 mi
Last recorded231,773 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GWK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 231,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 220,968 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 220,967 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2015 208,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring certain testable components

o/s and n/s outer sills show weakness due to corrosion

o/s and n/s/r tyres show perrishing/cracking

underside of vehicle shows general corrosion

various if not all front and rear suspension components show corrosion/deterioration

Fail 4 Oct 2015 208,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring certain testable components

o/s and n/s outer sills show weakness due to corrosion

o/s and n/s/r tyres show perrishing/cracking

underside of vehicle shows general corrosion

various if not all front and rear suspension components show corrosion/deterioration

Pass 15 Oct 2014 202,278 miles

eml on

Fail 15 Oct 2014 202,278 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

Fail 25 Oct 2013 192,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 192,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 179,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2012 179,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine k light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 171,170 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 171,170 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 166,531 miles

engine management light remains on

front pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads very low advise immediate replacement

Fail 13 Nov 2009 149,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 149,793 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 122,532 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 84,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GWK is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KD05 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

KD05 GWK is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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