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KG55 VTZ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,301 mi
Last recorded190,301 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 VTZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 190,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 178,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 178,705 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 166,674 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 166,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 152,857 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 152,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 140,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 128,308 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2014 128,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2013 115,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,748 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,330 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 104,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,639 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,147 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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KG55 VTZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KG55 VTZ, 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 KG55 VTZ registered?

KG55 VTZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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