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AO04 XEH

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,738 mi
Last recorded178,738 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XEH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 178,738 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside front inner sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside front outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front inner sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened near outer bush (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 174,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 173,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 169,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2016 169,449 miles

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

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 8 May 2015 164,802 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 159,962 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 159,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 154,478 miles

1. Damage to nearside rear tyre wall, not to cords at time of test. 2. Under side of sills not tested as plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 26 May 2012 151,385 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 21 May 2012 151,273 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 141,515 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 May 2011 141,189 miles

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

Rear brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 1 May 2010 122,761 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)

boot locking mechanism slightly sticky

high hand brake travel

plastic undertray fitted to engine bay

Fail 1 May 2010 122,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

boot locking mechanism slightly sticky

high hand brake travel

plastic undertray fitted to engine bay

Pass 1 May 2009 111,269 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 111,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 91,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 67,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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AO04 XEH is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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