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YJ53 MHH

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,527 mi
Last recorded185,527 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 MHH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 185,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 1 Sep 2018 177,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to under side of vehicle and components not yet excessive

nearside front outer sill heavily corroded not within prescribed area

nearside outer sill corroded not yet excessive

offside front outer sill heavily corroded not within prescribed area

offside outer sill corroded not yet excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2017 168,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside outer sill has corrosion not yet to excess

Fail 18 Aug 2017 168,363 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake slighty binding

Offside Outer sill very rusty but not holed yet

floor area and inner sills very rusty but not holed yet

rear number plate slightly damaged between the no 1

screen damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2016 157,469 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 157,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 149,115 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 149,114 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,853 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 139,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate poor

knocking (possibly at steering column)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 131,694 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 131,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 121,821 miles

Exhaust system centre to rear starting to corrode!

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both sides inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre damaged

n/s/f wiper poor condition

n/s/r tyre damaged deep cut and nail

Pass 2 Sep 2010 109,385 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front and rear suspension arms corroded

n/a/f outer tyre damaged

n/s/r tyre deep cut

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2010 109,385 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front and rear suspension arms corroded

n/a/f outer tyre damaged

n/s/r tyre deep cut

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,197 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,177 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,875 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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YJ53 MHH is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ53 MHH, 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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YJ53 MHH is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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