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VO05 RZC

2005 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,638 mi
Last recorded189,638 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 RZC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 189,638 miles

EML on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 189,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn down to inner reinforcement (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn down to inner reinforcement (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 177,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 177,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 164,052 miles

EML on

Front tyres wearing edges (tracking)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 164,047 miles

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

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

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

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

EML on

Front tyres wearing edges (tracking)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 149,459 miles

slight wheel bearing noise on road test.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 134,502 miles

Boot release starting to stick

Fail 26 Oct 2011 133,955 miles

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

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

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

Boot release starting to stick

Pass 5 Nov 2010 106,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 106,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,450 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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VO05 RZC 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 61.5%.

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 VO05 RZC, 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 VO05 RZC registered?

VO05 RZC is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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