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RK55 BYU

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,345 mi
Last recorded91,345 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BYU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,345 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

lower sill strips fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,341 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

lower sill strips fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,860 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,191 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cannot see front or rear brake pads.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,756 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cannot see front or rear brake pads.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,610 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,407 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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RK55 BYU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RK55 BYU, 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 RK55 BYU registered?

RK55 BYU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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