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DC53 EFT

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,919 mi
Last recorded175,919 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EFT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 175,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 174,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 174,579 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 166,879 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 166,879 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 161,445 miles

exhaust back box rusting

inner sill's rusty on n/s and o/s

Pass 7 Jun 2013 157,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 153,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2011 148,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 148,122 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 143,452 miles

nearside rear tyre puncture on inner edge unrepairable

offside rear tyre wearing low and wall deteriorating

steering notchy felt through wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2009 139,232 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 139,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 134,663 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 134,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 117,780 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 EFT is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EFT, 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 DC53 EFT registered?

DC53 EFT is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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