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WK05 RXS

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,511 mi
Last recorded139,511 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 RXS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 139,511 miles

Outer sills covered by plastic trims

Rear subframe corroded

Slight play in steering offside front

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear suspension spring arms corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 139,510 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Center clamp broken/ excessively corroded. Standard U clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear suspension spring arms corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front position lamp dim

Outer sills covered by plastic trims

Rear subframe corroded

Slight play in steering offside front

Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,209 miles

General corrosion on underside

Headlights cloudy

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 126,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on underside

Headlights cloudy

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 111,663 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Vent from tank ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 111,663 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Vent from tank ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 100,965 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Vent ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + surrounding components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 100,960 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Vent ()

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + surrounding components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,607 miles

Nearside Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 84,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,495 miles

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

Fuel tank breather neck corroded but not leaking.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 73,487 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S, Upper boots. Lower bush's also slightly perished/deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Calliper area. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank breather neck corroded but not leaking.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 61,207 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 61,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,324 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW EFFORT. 23% IMBALANCE (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged INNER RIM DAMAGED IN 2 PLACES (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,574 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,623 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,427 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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WK05 RXS is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WK05 RXS, 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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WK05 RXS is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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