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DC53 CVO

2004 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

122,701 mi
Last recorded122,701 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 CVO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,701 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 122,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,691 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 106,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2016 96,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,637 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake hose securing bolt loose hose still secure

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,874 miles

both rear tyres are perished.

rear exhaust box rusty.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 79,874 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perished.

rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover / undertray & sill covers giving restricted views

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover / undertray & sill covers giving restricted views

engine has slight missfire ?

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,314 miles

wipers split , recommend replace , avoid screen damage

Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

wipers split , recommend replace , avoid screen damage

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,218 miles

offside rear tyre , large nail in tread , suspect outside repair zone

parking brake efficiency just above miknimum requirements , requires bedding in period

Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,216 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

minmum movement nearside rear parking brake lever at caliper

offside rear tyre , large nail in tread , suspect outside repair zone

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,524 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,909 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,823 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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DC53 CVO is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Silver 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 DC53 CVO, 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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DC53 CVO is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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