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RJ05 EOX

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 EOX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 115,809 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 115,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 110,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Front low arm bushing worm both side

Front shock corrodan both side

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear axle corrodan

Rear shock corrodan both side

Fail 13 Jan 2023 107,051 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Front low arm bushing worm both side

Front shock corrodan both side

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear axle corrodan

Rear shock corrodan both side

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2019 82,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,285 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 77,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both side (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear parking brake requires adjustment

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

Pass 10 Jul 2016 67,031 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2016 67,031 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres has a slight cracks

both door mirrors outer covers has a slight damaged

front and rear bumpers has a slight damaged

front and rear suspension components +front and rear sub-frame has a serious rust

Fail 11 Jul 2015 63,116 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres has a slight cracks

both door mirrors outer covers has a slight damaged

front and rear bumpers has a slight damaged

front and rear suspension components +front and rear sub-frame has a serious rust

nearside parking brake efficiency very low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,195 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 59,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,900 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,968 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 41,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,647 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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RJ05 EOX 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 68%.

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 RJ05 EOX, 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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RJ05 EOX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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