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5205 RU

2017 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,766 mi
Last recorded90,766 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda 651,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5205 RU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 90,763 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 74,482 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,514 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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5205 RU is a 2017 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 51,846 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 5205 RU, 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 9 years old, this Mazda 6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5205 RU registered?

5205 RU is a 2017 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is 5205 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5205 RU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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