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YF04 ZBU

2004 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,400 mi
Last recorded165,400 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 ZBU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 165,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills corroded but not fully inspected as covers fitted.

underside corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 165,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills corroded but not fully inspected as covers fitted.

underside corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 158,558 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 158,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 150,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 141,122 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 121,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 121,674 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 112,102 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 112,101 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 103,978 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 130,978 miles

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

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 ZBU is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

YF04 ZBU is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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