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LJ55 BZG

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 BZG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 137,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Rear wheel arch corroded

knocking noise from steering when rotated

Fail 11 May 2026 137,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps faded (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Rear wheel arch corroded

knocking noise from steering when rotated

Pass 21 May 2025 132,918 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2025 132,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2024 127,805 miles

Front slight knock from steering

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on underbody and sills

Fail 16 May 2024 127,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Front slight knock from steering

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on underbody and sills

Pass 24 May 2023 123,355 miles

general body and component corrosion

Fail 24 May 2023 123,355 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps opaque (4.1.2 (c))

general body and component corrosion

Pass 24 May 2022 117,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight lag (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 117,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight lag (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 112,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 104,863 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,320 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 96,057 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 96,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,818 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 63,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,031 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,878 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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LJ55 BZG is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ55 BZG, 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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LJ55 BZG is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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