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AX04 SLV

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,533 mi
Last recorded124,533 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 SLV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 124,533 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non structural body component corroded

Offside Front Non structural body component corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded - non structual - not within 30 cm of mount point

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

Offside Front outer sill plate corroded - non structual - not near 30 cm of mount point

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (curved) arm has slight movement and gaiter slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (straight) arm has vertical play movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 102,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (curved) arm has slight movement and gaiter slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (straight) arm has vertical play movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 91,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside outer sills have trims fitted not allowing full inspection

various rear suspension components rusty

Fail 3 May 2018 91,412 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose insecure been rubbing against wheel (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper bleed screw loose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside outer sills have trims fitted not allowing full inspection

various rear suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,593 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2016 77,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 63,394 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,018 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 50,018 miles

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

Offside 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,338 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,227 miles

slight play in steering columb top bush

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,365 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,193 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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AX04 SLV is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX04 SLV, 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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AX04 SLV is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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