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RY05 AAV

2005 Mazda 6

Green Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,591 mi
Last recorded188,591 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 AAV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 188,591 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 186,852 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 183,692 miles

both rear inner and outer sills and both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 183,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner and outer sills and both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 180,144 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 180,144 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 173,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion os ns inner sills

Fail 4 Jun 2014 173,168 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion os ns inner sills

Pass 5 Jun 2013 163,726 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching

pin hole in nearside front outer cv gator

pin hole in offside front outer cv gator

Fail 3 Jun 2013 163,675 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre approaching

pin hole in nearside front outer cv gator

pin hole in offside front outer cv gator

Pass 28 May 2012 154,300 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 154,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 142,095 miles

both rear inner wheels slightly damaged

very slight play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2011 142,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear inner wheels slightly damaged

very slight play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

Pass 19 May 2010 134,861 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 123,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 123,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 85,135 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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RY05 AAV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Green with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RY05 AAV, 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 RY05 AAV registered?

RY05 AAV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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