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KL55 LPJ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,193 mi
Last recorded138,193 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 LPJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,193 miles

gearbox mount worn

nearside handbrake low efficiency

rear suspension and inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 134,034 miles

Areas of surface corrision to floor pan

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 129,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 125,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

offside rear handbrake lower effort

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2022 125,550 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

offside rear handbrake lower effort

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corroding on inner sills underside

knocking noise to offside front

offside front brake pad 2-3mm left

Fail 5 Nov 2021 121,149 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lense misted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corroding on inner sills underside

knocking noise to offside front

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,258 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight smeering on front wiper blades

Fail 12 Nov 2020 116,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight smeering on front wiper blades

Fail 1 Oct 2020 116,188 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoking at elevated idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed but not affecting overall structure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,797 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 102,797 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,829 miles

Exhaust very rusty and rear mount broken (system still supported)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake on required limit 16%

Suspension components rusted

Under body rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,844 miles

both front tyres worn at outer edges

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 86,844 miles

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

both front tyres worn at outer edges

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,474 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,293 miles

damage down n/s of car

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boot cover starting to split

strong advice rear brake pads wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,374 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,049 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,897 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,602 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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KL55 LPJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 KL55 LPJ, 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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KL55 LPJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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