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DF04 YDY

2004 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,339 mi
Last recorded102,339 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YDY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 102,339 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

genarlly corroded under neath

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

knocking noise from osf suspension

Fail 28 Sep 2021 96,389 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch and lower arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch closing panel and lower arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

knocking noise from osf suspension

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill/rocker panel corroded but not structural

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill/rocker panel corroded but not structural

Offside Front slight play in rack arm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight oil on undertray

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under body, n/s inner and outer sill and o/s inner and outer sill

Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to across rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill and drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs are corroding

o/s and n/s front outer sills are corroded (just outside prescribed area)

Fail 26 Nov 2018 81,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to across rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill and drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sill covered with plastic covers and suspect sills are corroded

front and rear brake discs are corroding

o/s and n/s front outer sills are corroded (just outside prescribed area)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,352 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2017 77,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still secure

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 74,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still secure

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,448 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,657 miles

Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still secure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,835 miles

Exhaust bracket broken, but still secure

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,332 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,606 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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DF04 YDY is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF04 YDY, 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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DF04 YDY is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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