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DF53 UCY

2004 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,885 mi
Last recorded143,885 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UCY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2014 143,885 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2014 143,885 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2013 135,064 miles

front and rear suspension arms rusty

slight play in offside front link bar

Fail 12 Feb 2013 135,063 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front and rear suspension arms rusty

slight play in offside front link bar

Pass 7 Feb 2012 126,969 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Feb 2012 126,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low approx 80% worn

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 3 Feb 2011 117,692 miles

serface rust on most suspension parts front and rear

top steering column bush slight movement

Fail 2 Feb 2011 117,691 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

serface rust on most suspension parts front and rear

top steering column bush slight movement

Pass 13 Jan 2010 111,009 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,799 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 89,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 69,022 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,523 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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DF53 UCY is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DF53 UCY, 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 DF53 UCY registered?

DF53 UCY is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is DF53 UCY safe to buy?

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