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B3 SKG

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,854 mi
Last recorded109,854 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SKG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,854 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,672 miles

Engine management light on at time of test...

O/S/R Tyre worn to 0mm inner band...

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 102,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine management light on at time of test...

O/S/R Tyre worn to 0mm inner band...

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 92,751 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,996 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 78,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,542 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,298 miles

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

advise under body surface corrision

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,598 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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B3 SKG is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B3 SKG, 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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What year was B3 SKG registered?

B3 SKG is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is B3 SKG safe to buy?

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