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RF05 SHJ

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,120 mi
Last recorded111,120 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 SHJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,120 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 111,119 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill back and lower inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 109,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arms corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,807 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,807 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,776 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 103,776 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,181 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 98,181 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,905 miles

both front tyres 3 to 4mm tread depth

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 55,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,628 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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RF05 SHJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF05 SHJ, 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 RF05 SHJ registered?

RF05 SHJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is RF05 SHJ safe to buy?

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