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RL05 YRZ

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,764 mi
Last recorded123,764 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 YRZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,211 miles

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded under body corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2020 117,211 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded under body corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2020 117,129 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,416 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 107,414 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,220 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear discs corroded

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,457 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 80,457 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,307 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,454 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,993 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,132 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,920 miles

Nearside 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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RL05 YRZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RL05 YRZ, 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 RL05 YRZ registered?

RL05 YRZ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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