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DA04 SHZ

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,512 mi
Last recorded155,512 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 SHZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 155,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-side showing corrosion @ rear sills.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 140,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Nov 2018 140,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,477 miles

Exhaust system rusting

General corrosion to vehicle underside

General deterioration to front and rear suspension bushes.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension components rusting

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2015 110,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper insecure/sharp edge (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,648 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,519 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,228 miles

Centre high level stop light not operating

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

Main battery cable insecure

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

Rear chassis sections, rear suspension components and inner sills/floor areas have considerable surface corrosion

A damper weight attached to the offside lower front suspension arm is insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 95,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre high level stop light not operating

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

Main battery cable insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Number plate lamp was not working at start of test but came on during test and has worked until the end of test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear chassis sections, rear suspension components and inner sills/floor areas have considerable surface corrosion

A damper weight attached to the offside lower front suspension arm is insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,298 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,295 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge monitor

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2010 74,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge monitor

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,792 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,792 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and nearside rear tyres low on tread

both number plates discoluring

front brake pads low

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,794 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)

Offside 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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DA04 SHZ is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA04 SHZ, 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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DA04 SHZ is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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