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YK04 ALC

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,708 mi
Last recorded102,708 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 ALC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills and floors (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills/both side floors (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,036 miles

both front and both sides n/s and o/s lower ball joint outer dust covers cracking but not allowing ingress of dirt

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

n/s outer has corrosion weakening

o/s outer sill has corrosion weakening

rumble noise from rear possible o/s/f tyre out of shape

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Fail 8 Jan 2015 98,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front and both sides n/s and o/s lower ball joint outer dust covers cracking but not allowing ingress of dirt

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

exhaust emmision not checked due to major blow of gasses

n/s outer has corrosion weakening

o/s outer sill has corrosion weakening

rumble noise from rear possible o/s/f tyre out of shape

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,821 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 87,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,486 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 75,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,715 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,663 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,128 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,511 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,177 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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YK04 ALC is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK04 ALC, 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 YK04 ALC registered?

YK04 ALC is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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