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AO04 LXK

2004 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,933 mi
Last recorded160,933 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LXK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 160,933 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 160,933 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 160,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside centre / forward outer sill section (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre/ forward outer sill section (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside forward floor/ chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 156,272 miles

all front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

engine management warning light on

nearside forward outer sill excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

slight play in offside front forward lower ball joint

Fail 1 Dec 2015 156,249 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill of (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

all front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

engine management warning light on

nearside forward outer sill excessively corroded but not a prescribed area

slight play in offside front forward lower ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,620 miles

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

all front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both outer sills just servicable (surface corrosion)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 151,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both outer sills just servicable (surface corrosion)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 130,412 miles

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

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

centre high level stop lamp inop

n/s/r brake pads 3/4 worn

rear brake discs corroded

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,750 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 104,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Dec 2011 79,509 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,131 miles

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 9 Jul 2011 79,121 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 10 Jul 2010 71,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

misting of oil on nearside rear shock asorber.

nearside rear tyre valve perished and starting to split

offside front brake appears to be binding slightly

park brake only just passed on brake test

Pass 10 Jul 2010 71,466 miles

misting of oil on nearside rear shock asorber.

nearside rear tyre valve perished and starting to split

offside front brake appears to be binding slightly

park brake only just passed on brake test

Fail 20 Jun 2009 61,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,427 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,327 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 41,327 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight feathering †on both rear tyres inner edges

slight surface corriorison under vehicle

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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

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AO04 LXK is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AO04 LXK, 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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AO04 LXK is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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