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KG55 WDC

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,443 mi
Last recorded148,443 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 148,443 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear sills heavily greased, welding evident

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 148,443 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear sills heavily greased, welding evident

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat nav removed for test (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 119,745 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,433 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 110,425 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)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2012 84,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,932 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,931 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,505 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WDC is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KG55 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

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

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