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PK55 NKL

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 NKL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 78,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,406 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to under body and components

Fail 30 Jan 2024 64,324 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to under body and components

Pass 9 Feb 2023 59,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear control arm bush

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

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

Offside Rear control arm bush

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

Rear spring carriers corroded and bushes worn but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,676 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust fitting flanges corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,032 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors , inner and outer sills and drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 58,032 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors , inner and outer sills and drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r at end section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 57,642 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r at end section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 48,519 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 44,757 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,700 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,164 miles

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,447 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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PK55 NKL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PK55 NKL, 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 PK55 NKL registered?

PK55 NKL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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