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DY55 RAX

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,930 mi
Last recorded108,930 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RAX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 108,930 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 2.5 mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 105,373 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,075 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner and outer sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 98,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,229 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 97,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,828 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 83,760 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 79,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,115 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 73,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,717 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,577 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,570 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 34,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,398 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 22,398 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY55 RAX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY55 RAX, 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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DY55 RAX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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