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DG04 VVL

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,698 mi
Last recorded87,698 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VVL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,698 miles

plastic covers / undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 87,697 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

plastic covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,523 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 75,517 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,024 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,024 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,729 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 63,729 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,660 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,928 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 44,928 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,322 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,366 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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DG04 VVL is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG04 VVL, 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 DG04 VVL registered?

DG04 VVL is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is DG04 VVL safe to buy?

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