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RJ55 VFW

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,710 mi
Last recorded135,710 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 VFW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,710 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 118,798 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill /wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,387 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 108,387 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,970 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 96,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,393 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 66,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,942 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 58,942 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,120 miles

front brake discs worn / pads low

front tyres 2mm

rear brake discs worn / pads low

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,961 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,279 miles

plastic inner wheel arch cov ers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,945 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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RJ55 VFW is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ55 VFW, 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 RJ55 VFW registered?

RJ55 VFW is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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