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YK04 EBM

2004 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 EBM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,686 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,630 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner sills, rear chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,042 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,282 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 91,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,810 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 16 Mar 2012 85,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010
Fail 23 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 70,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,063 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 49,136 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 EBM is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EBM, 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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YK04 EBM is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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