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YE54 VDL

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,490 mi
Last recorded140,490 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 140,490 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes would benefit from adjustment

Under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 135,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount slightly worn

small oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 130,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 130,863 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sills corroded . (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sills corroded . (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,020 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion and rear outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,052 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,376 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 119,376 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,719 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 115,719 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,443 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,329 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 105,329 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wiper rubber split

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 8 Feb 2012 99,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wiper rubber split

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,773 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 93,773 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,996 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 85,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 74,860 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,668 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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YE54 VDL is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE54 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

YE54 VDL is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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