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YA04 BYG

2004 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,943 mi
Last recorded173,943 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 BYG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 173,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 166,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

rear brake discs pitted (inner faces)

traction control light on

Pass 25 Jun 2012 157,799 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine managment light on.(would be a fail under pending regulations)

Traction control(anti skid) light on during test?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 149,946 miles

All brake discs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,720 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 132,928 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 118,784 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 118,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YA04 BYG is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA04 BYG, 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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YA04 BYG is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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