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AF05 RUV

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,539 mi
Last recorded122,539 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RUV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 122,539 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,189 miles

NS sill trim loose

NSR exhaust tip missing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 103,189 miles

NS sill trim loose

NSR exhaust tip missing

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,183 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,183 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,722 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 56,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both rear tyres are replaced.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,840 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,021 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 RUV is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

AF05 RUV is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AF05 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 RUV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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