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YG04 UTU

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 UTU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 116,041 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills rotted on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills rotted on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to floor on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,914 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Both tyres misshaped on inner tread area

Slight imbalance on hand brake

Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,937 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cups on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arches on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 105,937 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (1.8)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cups on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arches on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,799 miles

Both rear tyres mis shaped on inner tread area

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack knuckle (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 100,773 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Hand brake lever seized (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both rear tyres mis shaped on inner tread area

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack knuckle (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,801 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,953 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,950 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

advise both rear tyres getting low on tread (205/55x16)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 77,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both rear tyres getting low on tread (205/55x16)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,207 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 69,207 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,147 miles

nearside front tyre at 3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,494 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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YG04 UTU is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG04 UTU, 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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YG04 UTU is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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