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CV04 VBF

2004 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,579 mi
Last recorded152,579 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 VBF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 152,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion on inner and outer sill

heavy underside corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2017 152,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both sides , inner and outer sills heavy corrosion

patches of corrosion

slight play in steering rack and mountings

Pass 28 Apr 2017 145,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 134,230 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 120,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 111,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2012 83,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,667 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

o/s/r seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2010 56,661 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,323 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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CV04 VBF is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CV04 VBF, 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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CV04 VBF is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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