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LR05 RAU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,493 mi
Last recorded114,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 RAU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 114,493 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 114,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 100,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 89,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 80,536 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 80,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 70,769 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 61,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 51,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,966 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 42,966 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,714 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,698 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,175 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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LR05 RAU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR05 RAU, 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 LR05 RAU registered?

LR05 RAU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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