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KX05 GWO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,029 mi
Last recorded135,029 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 GWO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,029 miles

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

Offside Front has been sticking

Offside Rear has been sticking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 127,734 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 127,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 120,119 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 109,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 109,519 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,990 miles

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

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

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

diesel emissions high

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 92,475 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,424 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,424 miles

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,370 miles

all under vehicle components very rusty

both rear brake disc plates scored

offside front brake disc heavily worn and lipped on inner face

Fail 8 Feb 2011 81,370 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all under vehicle components very rusty

both rear brake disc plates scored

offside front brake disc heavily worn and lipped on inner face

Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,815 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front and rear brake pads low

front lower ball joint dust covers split

slight discolouration to brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,090 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,754 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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KX05 GWO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 KX05 GWO, 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 KX05 GWO registered?

KX05 GWO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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