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DG54 MXE

2004 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,132 mi
Last recorded118,132 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 MXE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2017 118,132 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear both sides wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,362 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner sills corroded. offside and nearside

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,214 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner sills corroded. offside and nearside

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,319 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 105,196 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front sill holed

Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,522 miles

condition of front cv boots

signs of corrossion in places underside

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,606 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear caliper hand brake lever obviously seized

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,362 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,951 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 56,406 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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DG54 MXE is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG54 MXE, 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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DG54 MXE is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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