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AK04 XSW

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,797 mi
Last recorded143,797 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XSW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2019 143,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fractured holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fractured holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 139,853 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 139,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 136,228 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

general corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 17 Mar 2017 136,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

general corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 22 Mar 2016 131,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 131,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 126,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 126,518 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including floor/ suspension turrets/ chassis rail/ subframes and all suspension components

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 122,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded and slightly worn

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

under vehicle components corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 122,021 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both nearside tyres worn on edges close to minimum limits all underside corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

varius underbody corrosion to floor subframes and suspension components front and rear

Fail 19 Mar 2012 113,948 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

varius underbody corrosion to floor subframes and suspension components front and rear

Pass 22 Mar 2011 109,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,085 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 98,086 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 84,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,517 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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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AK04 XSW is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 81,396 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 AK04 XSW, 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 22 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK04 XSW is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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