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RY05 RFO

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,740 mi
Last recorded65,740 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 RFO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 65,740 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Also centre stop not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,770 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 59,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,018 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 36,998 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,169 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to front & rear suspension

Fail 22 Aug 2018 36,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to front & rear suspension

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,962 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.A.3)

deep cuts to all 4 tyres sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre is cut on sidewall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is cut on sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,566 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 31,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,509 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear tyre is cut in tread

o/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,788 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 24,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s wiper blade needed very soon

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,972 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 19,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,348 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 16,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,096 miles

rear tyres very worn

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 RFO is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RY05 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

RY05 RFO is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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