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P16 RDL

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,027 mi
Last recorded132,027 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 RDL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Prescribed areas covered in sealant

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear outer sills weak but acceptable at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2019 124,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear outer sills weak but acceptable at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 109,939 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

underbody surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2017 98,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,741 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,697 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 71,697 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,807 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,807 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,997 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 58,997 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,984 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 46,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 46,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,927 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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P16 RDL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P16 RDL, 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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P16 RDL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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