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DE04 TFF

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,362 mi
Last recorded121,362 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 TFF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 121,362 miles

all underbody components axles, suspension etc are very corroded

both screenwash jets partially blocked

clonk felt on steering but no play found in joints as part of the test further inverstigation suggested

underbody corrosion to both sills and adjacent floor area

Fail 28 Nov 2017 121,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all underbody components axles, suspension etc are very corroded

both screenwash jets partially blocked

clonk felt on steering but no play found in joints as part of the test further inverstigation suggested

underbody corrosion to both sills and adjacent floor area

Pass 23 Nov 2016 116,498 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 116,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on "y" piece (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,343 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside washer jet inop

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,720 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 83,720 miles

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

clonk felt through steering on acceleration no fault found within the b ounds of the mot but strongly suggest further investigation

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 9 Dec 2011 75,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,633 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,598 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f washer jet part blocked

o/s/f headlamp has no kick, beam level and within limits

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DE04 TFF is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE04 TFF, 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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DE04 TFF is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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