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B4 PBM

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,606 mi
Last recorded123,606 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PBM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,606 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 123,606 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2017 120,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails ()

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,241 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,661 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 106,522 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm inner

Pass 16 Aug 2014 106,522 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm inner

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,832 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 88,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,250 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,979 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,427 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 65,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,000 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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B4 PBM is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B4 PBM, 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 B4 PBM registered?

B4 PBM is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is B4 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 PBM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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