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PL05 BYJ

2005 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,867 mi
Last recorded74,867 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 BYJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 74,867 miles

this vehikle is heavely corroded underneath brakes springschassis etc

Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,093 miles

underside chassis etc springs surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,366 miles

All Suspension Components Surface Corrosion

Exhaust System Corroded, But not Blowing or Leaking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underside of Vehicle Covered in Underseal

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2022 72,362 miles

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

All Suspension Components Surface Corrosion

Exhaust System Corroded, But not Blowing or Leaking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underside of Vehicle Covered in Underseal

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,256 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components and lower sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components and lower sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 70,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,163 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 68,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,113 miles

underside showing signs off corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,343 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted restricting testers view

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,031 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 63,023 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre pressure low.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,119 miles

Front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,322 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2012 54,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,726 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,528 miles

nearside rear disc corroded and pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,432 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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PL05 BYJ is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PL05 BYJ, 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 PL05 BYJ registered?

PL05 BYJ is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is PL05 BYJ safe to buy?

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