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RJ55 WXU

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,868 mi
Last recorded139,868 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 WXU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 139,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 139,833 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 131,375 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,229 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,231 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 115,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

floor pan corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner/outer edges

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills

Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,663 miles

General corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,058 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,105 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 75,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,777 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wiper blades worn/split

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,195 miles

front and rear brake disc slighty worn and pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,077 miles

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

front brake disc corrossion

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,590 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 33,590 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 25,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,213 miles

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

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 WXU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJ55 WXU, 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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RJ55 WXU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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