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YK04 ECT

2004 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 ECT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 79,471 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside & components very corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,023 miles

Nearside Rear pos puncture

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,877 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside & components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 69,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2020 67,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2019 64,825 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2018 61,421 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2017 58,290 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2017 58,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,293 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,627 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,589 miles

small tear in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,589 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 44,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre cut

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,590 miles

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

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

wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,709 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,759 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 11,759 miles

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

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 ECT is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YK04 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

YK04 ECT is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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