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VK55 KGJ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 KGJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,659 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wing and bumper damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,586 miles

Boot to nearside front upper wishbone ball joint torn

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Some wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,148 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 47,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,751 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,459 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 37,459 miles

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

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

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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VK55 KGJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK55 KGJ, 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 VK55 KGJ registered?

VK55 KGJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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