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DG04 VVW

2004 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,969 mi
Last recorded110,969 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VVW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2017 110,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 110,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

underside front corroded

underside rear corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,187 miles

o/s n/s front b/pipesrusty

rear wheel arches corr

under side very corr

battery loose

Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,948 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lowers (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven front (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both fronts (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate deteriorated front/rears (6.3.1d)

battery loose

o/s n/s front b/pipesrusty

rear wheel arches corr

under side very corr

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,078 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s font h/light slighty dull

n/s front tyre close to limit

rear sub/frame very rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

disc pads low

n/s font h/light slighty dull

n/s front tyre close to limit

rear b/discs corroded

rear sub/frame very rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2014 85,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,267 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,218 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,568 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 28,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,487 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 VVW is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG04 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

DG04 VVW is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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