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KG05 XBY

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,887 mi
Last recorded177,887 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 XBY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 177,887 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 167,583 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 167,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 164,276 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 164,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 162,232 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Rear Body has slight corrosion and undersides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 162,232 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Rear Body has slight corrosion and undersides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 159,140 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under body surface rust

Fail 30 Apr 2016 150,259 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine management light on

engine management light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 136,630 miles

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)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f&o/s/f tyres uneven wear

Fail 5 Apr 2014 127,575 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 127,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 113,677 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 105,835 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 99,660 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 76,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XBY is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

KG05 XBY is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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