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YA04 BYK

2004 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 BYK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside stop lamp outer clear lens broken

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2015 79,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside stop lamp outer clear lens broken

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

osf tyre wearing from edges

Fail 10 Sep 2013 68,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

osf tyre wearing from edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,188 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,557 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear brake discs pitted

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,358 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear wiper blade not clearing

Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,358 miles

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,176 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 41,176 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 33,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 26,308 miles

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

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

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 BYK is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YA04 BYK, 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 YA04 BYK registered?

YA04 BYK is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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