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KG05 XBM

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 XBM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,973 miles

corrosion in various suspension arms

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,151 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel slight tightness when rotated by hand

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,477 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes and hose ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front Damage to number plate

Nearside Rear Brake shows signs of overheating and binding slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2016 91,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to brake pipes and hose ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front Damage to number plate

Nearside Rear Brake shows signs of overheating and binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,869 miles

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

Handbrake stiff to operate

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery not clamped very well

both front tyres wearing down onouter edges

Fail 7 Mar 2014 81,334 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery not clamped very well

both front tyres wearing down onouter edges

brake reservoir low

front brake pads 2mm

Fail 11 Apr 2013 74,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,040 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,015 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,489 miles

n/s washer jet requires attention

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,599 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,783 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 XBM is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

KG05 XBM is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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