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YF04 VLP

2004 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VLP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2017 140,063 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 133,358 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 127,696 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 127,696 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,976 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 122,647 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs wearing / rear wheel arches corroded / engine manegment light on / covers covering parts of sills

Pass 14 Sep 2013 112,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs and pads wearing

plastic covers covering parts of sills

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 112,904 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front brake discs and pads wearing

plastic covers covering parts of sills

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear o/s brake disc wearing unevenly

rear wheelarchs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 103,723 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)

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

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

Engine oil low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake travel

rear o/s brake disc wearing unevenly

rear wheelarchs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,589 miles

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

miner oil leak

slight movment in drivers seat

Fail 12 Sep 2011 92,589 miles

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

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

miner oil leak

slight movment in drivers seat

Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,899 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,137 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 42,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,631 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 VLP is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF04 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

YF04 VLP is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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