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VK55 KGV

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,209 mi
Last recorded100,209 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 KGV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,403 miles

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,660 miles

both rear inner sills corded

Fail 15 Oct 2016 88,651 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 13 Oct 2016 88,634 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear lower spring cups on bottom arms (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on and traction control light

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,730 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 81,730 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,785 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,461 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,701 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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VK55 KGV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 VK55 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

VK55 KGV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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