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KL55 OWG

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,127 mi
Last recorded174,127 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 OWG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 174,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake fluid level low

Fail 17 Jul 2019 174,127 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear plastic linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake fluid level low

Fail 11 Jul 2019 174,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside sill corroded

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2018 159,774 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 159,774 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 147,401 miles

Front and Rear suspension slightly corroded

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under-body slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 147,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front and Rear suspension slightly corroded

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under-body slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 127,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust coroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 127,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,389 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2015 116,262 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,680 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension and steering compon ents corroding

general under body corrosion

nearside rear outer side wall damaged

offside and nearside rear inner door sill corroding

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,311 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,457 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,048 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,464 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 OWG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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