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RF05 SHV

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,480 mi
Last recorded149,480 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 SHV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 149,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis & Inner & Outer sills slightly corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2017 136,761 miles

corrosion to the body sills and rear chassis legs

Pass 30 Jun 2016 124,390 miles

Offside Front tyre thin/outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn thin inner tread

Outer body sills corroded

excessive corrosion to the centre exhaust bracket

Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,818 miles

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front tyre worn thin to the outer edje

Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 96,517 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit inner tred

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 May 2012 84,910 miles

headlamp wash not working

Pass 17 May 2011 79,581 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 79,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 61,748 miles

flats wearing on rear tyre treads

nearside wiper blade starting to tear

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 May 2010 61,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

flats wearing on rear tyre treads

nearside wiper blade starting to tear

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2009 57,271 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 49,971 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 49,971 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 SHV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF05 SHV registered?

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

Is RF05 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 SHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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