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KG55 VUC

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,641 mi
Last recorded120,641 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 VUC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 120,641 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive hydrocarbon in excess of 3000 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,555 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 116,551 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,467 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre worn inner edges

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Oct 2014 103,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyre worn inner edges

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,316 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 92,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

engine oil not showing on dipstick. Topped up with 3 litres to allow emmission test to be carried out.

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,121 miles

engine light is on.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,887 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 74,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,243 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,580 miles

front tyres getting low on tread especially nearside on egdes

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,314 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 VUC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

KG55 VUC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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