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RF05 SFV

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 SFV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 95,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components heavily under-sealed

body damage on vehicle

repair work heavily under-sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 88,612 miles

all suspension components heavily under-sealed

all under-side of vehicle heavily under sealed

both outer sills heavily under sealed

Fail 16 May 2024 88,589 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components heavily under-sealed

all under-side of vehicle heavily under sealed

both outer sills heavily under sealed

Pass 24 May 2023 87,264 miles

both outer sills - under-side of vehicle &suspension components heavily under-sealed

Pass 24 May 2022 83,378 miles

under-side of vehicle & suspension components heavily under sealed

Pass 17 May 2021 78,635 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 75,983 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced two sill s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 69,895 miles

corrosion to os and ns under sills and sills to floors

corrosion to seat belt PA nsf

nsr tyre edge worn

rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 17 May 2019 69,895 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to os and ns under sills and sills to floors

corrosion to seat belt PA nsf

excessive corrosion to os sill at 13" of seat belt mounting

front tyres worn on edges and cut.

nsr tyre edge worn

rear suspension components corroded.

sill guards and arch guards fitted and corrosion behind.

Pass 15 May 2018 61,951 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 53,775 miles

corrosion to os and ns rear lower susension PA's

corrosion to os front lower seat belt PA.

sill and arch guards fitted.

surface corrosion and under sealing to underside.

Fail 10 May 2017 53,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion to os and ns rear lower susension PA's

corrosion to os front lower seat belt PA.

osr tyre worn close to limit. 1.7mm

sill and arch guards fitted.

surface corrosion and under sealing to underside.

Pass 13 May 2016 47,423 miles

corrosion to sill edges and sill covers fitted.

heavy srface corrosion to body underside and suspension components

nsr and nsf tyre edges worn 205/55/16

osr and nsr tyre valves cracking.

Fail 13 May 2016 47,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to sill edges and sill covers fitted.

heavy srface corrosion to body underside and suspension components

nsr and nsf tyre edges worn 205/55/16

osr and nsr tyre valves cracking.

Pass 21 May 2015 40,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s~n/s inner sills corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,741 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 34,741 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 29,952 miles

offside sill corroded and nearside sill corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 29,952 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven

offside sill corroded and nearside sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 24,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 21,219 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,773 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,157 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 18,157 miles

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

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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RF05 SFV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RF05 SFV, 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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RF05 SFV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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