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KG05 BFA

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BFA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 115,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 115,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 113,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear centre stop not working

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 108,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre stop not working

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,857 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2021 103,507 miles

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2020 102,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 102,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 97,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 93,191 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,830 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,830 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,500 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,239 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 57,239 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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)

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,613 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and round off edges.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,891 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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KG05 BFA is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KG05 BFA, 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 KG05 BFA registered?

KG05 BFA is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is KG05 BFA safe to buy?

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