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YL53 RPY

2004 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 RPY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 144,457 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 144,447 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 137,467 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 137,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 129,702 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 129,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 119,889 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2010 112,946 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 112,832 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2009 103,024 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,856 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,207 miles

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

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

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 RPY is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL53 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

YL53 RPY is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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