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DS53 FKO

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,913 mi
Last recorded136,913 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 FKO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 136,913 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 136,912 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 129,519 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Rear bracket corroded and broken off

o/s outer sill rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2015 129,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Rear bracket corroded and broken off

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2014 122,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrision to underside

Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four tyres worn on edges

corrision to underside

Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,593 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,806 miles

All suspension components rusting

Fail 13 Oct 2011 97,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

All suspension components rusting

Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,251 miles

nearside front and offside rear alloy wheels slightly buckled

Fail 10 Feb 2011 92,248 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear alloy wheels slightly buckled

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,544 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,859 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,343 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 36,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DS53 FKO is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS53 FKO, 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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DS53 FKO is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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