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MF05 RSX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 RSX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake only just met required force

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

corrosion on and around, front and rear, floor, chassis, sills and suspension components

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 26 Jul 2022 70,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside parking brake only just met required force

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

corrosion on and around, front and rear, floor, chassis, sills and suspension components

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,748 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak suspect rocker cover/passenger side of head

Fail 28 Mar 2019 69,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak suspect rocker cover/passenger side of head

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,088 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills inner and outer (trim fitted ) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust emits slight smoke under heavy acceleration

windscreen stone chips

Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,931 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills inner and outer (trim fitted ) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust emits slight smoke under heavy acceleration

windscreen stone chips

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,334 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,622 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 57,619 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,732 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 53,732 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,747 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 42,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,719 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,428 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,879 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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MF05 RSX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF05 RSX, 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 MF05 RSX registered?

MF05 RSX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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