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KG05 BTU

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,220 mi
Last recorded127,220 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BTU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 127,220 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

extensive heavy surface corrosion in underbody/subframes etc. some wear in brake discs

Fail 14 May 2019 123,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 117,058 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 110,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 110,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,985 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 96,641 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 96,641 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 90,898 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 83,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2013 83,369 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2012 75,700 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 75,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 68,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,315 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 BTU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

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

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