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RK55 XCD

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,147 mi
Last recorded109,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XCD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING OF OIL. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING OF OIL. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 109,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,373 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 103,373 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,659 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 96,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 82,549 miles

centre rear exhaust hanger detached .

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f tyre has cut on inner side wall.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,865 miles

both rear discs worn surface corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,887 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,250 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 XCD is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK55 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

RK55 XCD is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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