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RA05 MYW

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,740 mi
Last recorded118,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 MYW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 118,740 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also a bit of a knocking sound (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 118,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also a bit of a knocking sound (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 101,664 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside lower wheel arches/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 101,664 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside lower wheel arches/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,590 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,680 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 56,469 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 56,469 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 55,062 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,889 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 53,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 51,683 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 51,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 47,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 to 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 May 2017 43,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some corrosion on rear of inner and outer body sills/ arches

Pass 16 May 2016 40,303 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

small chips on windscreen

Pass 11 May 2015 37,799 miles

exhaust corroded slightly

knocking noise heard from n/s/ but no play found

Pass 14 May 2014 34,380 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,575 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 29,310 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 29,310 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 26,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,771 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,457 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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RA05 MYW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RA05 MYW, 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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RA05 MYW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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