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RL54 ABV

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,477 mi
Last recorded123,477 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 ABV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 123,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light is on

Fail 24 Jan 2012 118,284 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light is on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 113,017 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres are getting low and have slight wear on edges

engine light is on

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension

Fail 21 Jan 2011 113,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres are getting low and have slight wear on edges

engine light is on

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

surface corrosion to underbody in places

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2009 100,387 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

surface corrosion to underbody in places

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2008 92,401 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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RL54 ABV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RL54 ABV, 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 RL54 ABV registered?

RL54 ABV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is RL54 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 ABV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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