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YE54 VCY

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,107 mi
Last recorded156,107 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VCY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 156,107 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 156,101 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 155,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 150,330 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 150,034 miles

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 Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2011 138,258 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 126,258 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 126,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 115,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 103,592 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 103,592 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 101,873 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 101,873 miles

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

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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YE54 VCY is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YE54 VCY, 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 YE54 VCY registered?

YE54 VCY is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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