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YL04 VDX

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,395 mi
Last recorded148,395 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 VDX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 148,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 148,375 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing lap belt catch (5.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack gaitor area (2.3.3b)

EML light on

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 141,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 136,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 130,703 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 130,703 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 121,931 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR END LINK GAITERS SPLIT

BOTH FRONT LOWRE ARM RUBBER DAMPERS WORN

N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Fail 14 Sep 2011 121,931 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR END LINK GAITERS SPLIT

BOTH FRONT LOWRE ARM RUBBER DAMPERS WORN

N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 116,887 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 100,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 75,160 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 75,160 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 71,789 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YL04 VDX is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YL04 VDX, 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 YL04 VDX registered?

YL04 VDX is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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