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VE05 RBU

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,807 mi
Last recorded108,807 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 RBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side floor corroded

both side front and rear tyres worn / cracking / deteriorated

both side outer / bottom inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,482 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side outer / bottom inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,187 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

both side bottom inner / outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 104,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 102,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 10,091 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,091 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 98,866 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,317 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2010 95,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 76,430 miles

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

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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VE05 RBU is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE05 RBU, 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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VE05 RBU is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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