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YF04 NLJ

2004 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,983 mi
Last recorded126,983 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 NLJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 126,983 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 126,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 123,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 120,360 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 116,623 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and outer sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,471 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 113,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,286 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 111,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,868 miles

Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,050 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,791 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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YF04 NLJ is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF04 NLJ, 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 YF04 NLJ registered?

YF04 NLJ is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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