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KG05 BTO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,397 mi
Last recorded177,397 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BTO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 177,397 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides sills weak (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 177,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides sills weak (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 281,507 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 281,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 160,355 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 160,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 139,442 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,577 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 112,171 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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded....

light under body corrosion....

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge....

wipers smear.....

advise brake inspection...

Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,548 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 95,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine oil level low, topped up

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,281 miles

all discs pitted

exhaust system poor condition

rear underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2010 78,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all discs pitted

exhaust system poor condition

rear underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,798 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,022 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 BTO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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