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WG04 VZX

2004 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,008 mi
Last recorded181,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VZX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 181,008 miles

Both offside and nearside front lower rear ball joints nuts unable to tell if its through nyloc retainer enough

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2016 172,638 miles

Both front lower rear ball joints locking nyloc nuts almost through threads

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 172,638 miles

Both front lower rear ball joints locking nyloc nuts almost through threads

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 160,512 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

surface corrosion nearside and offside rear inner sills

Fail 1 Jul 2015 160,512 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

surface corrosion nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 14 Jun 2014 143,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre worn outside edge

surface corrosion nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 13 Jun 2014 143,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre worn outside edge

surface corrosion nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 20 May 2013 124,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 114,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2012 114,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2011 103,005 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 103,004 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,213 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 94,213 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 88,864 miles

battery loose in box incorrect size

Fail 5 May 2009 88,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery loose in box incorrect size

Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,163 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 72,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 72,553 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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WG04 VZX is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WG04 VZX, 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 WG04 VZX registered?

WG04 VZX is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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