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DC53 KOV

2004 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,632 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,632 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 75,630 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 70,625 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 70,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished & cracking is appearing between the tread blocks.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both too low ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished & cracking is appearing between the tread blocks.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both too low ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,391 miles

Offside Front ball joint has slight movement

Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,479 miles

Battery positive terminal heavily corroded.

Light corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 49,479 miles

Battery positive terminal heavily corroded.

Light corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,809 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 40,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,261 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,444 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,490 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,358 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,387 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 KOV is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KOV, 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 KOV is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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