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YJ53 SDR

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,517 mi
Last recorded159,517 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 SDR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 159,517 miles

Chassis and under components have been undersealed

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 154,361 miles

Chassis and under components have been heavily undersealed

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 151,298 miles

Chassis and under components have been heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2022 147,660 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 145,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 141,423 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 138,253 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 134,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 129,921 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 129,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,890 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 123,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 123,147 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills near side and off side (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,062 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wiper Slightly Split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre to rear exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2013 118,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 115,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 111,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

numberplate light flickered when tapped

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 27 Jan 2011 168,689 miles

nsf pads on limit

nsf tyre has slight cuts

rear wiper split

exhaust system corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all b/pipes covered

all tyres on limit

Fail 27 Jan 2011 168,689 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all b/pipes covered

all tyres on limit

exhaust system corroded

nsf pads on limit

nsf tyre has slight cuts

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jan 2010 156,414 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brakepads wearing low

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Fail 11 Jan 2010 156,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Unable to check under vehicle because plastic cover fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 145,371 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 145,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 127,107 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 101,374 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 SDR is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJ53 SDR, 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 SDR is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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