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AF05 RTX

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RTX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 137,184 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 137,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 126,679 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,679 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front number plate cracked

nsr and osr lower suspension arm, inner and outer bushes perishing cracked. no excessive movement at time of test

nsr and osr track control arm, inner and outer bushes cracked/perishing. no excessive movement at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,834 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW & WORN ON EDGES.

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,201 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,775 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 49,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,523 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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AF05 RTX is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF05 RTX, 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 AF05 RTX registered?

AF05 RTX is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 RTX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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