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YL53 HLK

2004 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,171 mi
Last recorded105,171 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 HLK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,770 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2010 86,336 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,769 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 79,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 51,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YL53 HLK is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL53 HLK, 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 YL53 HLK registered?

YL53 HLK is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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