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RY05 AAZ

2005 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,771 mi
Last recorded143,771 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 AAZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 143,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 139,552 miles

nearside parkbrake effort lower than offside

Fail 25 Nov 2019 139,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside parkbrake effort lower than offside

Pass 19 Oct 2018 134,104 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2018 134,072 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight binding from rear brakes

Fail 20 Apr 2016 116,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight binding from rear brakes

Pass 13 May 2015 112,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 112,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 109,051 miles

exhaust system rusty

surface corrosion front and rear suspension

Fail 28 May 2013 102,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 May 2013 102,337 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 May 2012 90,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 64,905 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 64,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,378 miles

rear pads low

Fail 23 May 2008 31,778 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 31,778 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 AAZ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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