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KG05 CXU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,307 mi
Last recorded106,307 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 106,307 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on n/s & o/s outer sills

corrosion on rear suspension

plastic sill lower trims fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

cuts on n/s/f tyre outer wall

sill trims fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2013 88,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

cuts on n/s/f tyre outer wall

sill trims fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,309 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 53,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,435 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 CXU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG05 CXU registered?

KG05 CXU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is KG05 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 CXU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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