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DA54 KAE

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,018 mi
Last recorded149,018 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 KAE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 149,018 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes stretched (2.4.G.2)

Center brake light not working

Front tyres have inner edge wear

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Straight lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside door mirror glass not adjusting from switch but can be manually adjusted

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches staring to corrode

Rear wiper small split

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 139,771 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 139,675 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,107 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corrosion inner face

Front wipers slightly streaky & blades split

NSR Tyre valve slight crack

Nearside door mirror electric motor inoperative (can be manually adjusted)

Nearside headlight aim motor inoperative

OSF Antiroll Bar droplink 1 of 8 plastic retainers remaining

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 131,066 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs corrosion inner face

Front wipers slightly streaky & blades split

NSR Tyre valve slight crack

Nearside door mirror electric motor inoperative (can be manually adjusted)

Nearside headlight aim motor inoperative

OSF Antiroll Bar droplink 1 of 8 plastic retainers remaining

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 122,837 miles

rear arches and inner sills corroded

rear bumper insecure osr corner

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Nov 2013 122,801 miles

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

nsf drop link play

rear arches and inner sills corroded

rear bumper insecure osr corner

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Nov 2012 113,286 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf sidelight dim

osf rear bottom arm balljoint boot split

rear brake pipes corroded in arches

tyres wearing on edges nsf the worst

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,286 miles

nsf sidelight dim

osf rear bottom arm balljoint boot split

rear brake pipes corroded in arches

tyres wearing on edges nsf the worst

Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,755 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 96,043 miles

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

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

ns mirror tapped

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,043 miles

ns mirror tapped

Fail 2 Oct 2009 83,939 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,939 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,196 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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DA54 KAE is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA54 KAE, 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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DA54 KAE is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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