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YM04 DCU

2004 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,260 mi
Last recorded132,260 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DCU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 132,260 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

customer informed wheels changed for test

nearside and offside sills corroding

nearside windscreen has a crack ..offside minor crack not in drivers view

suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2019 123,054 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to sill but not within a 30cm radius of a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Corrosion but not within a 30cm radius of a prescribed area.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 117,478 miles

corrosion noted to most of underneath the vehicle including under sills and most suspension components

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight bind noted at offside front wheel

Fail 14 May 2018 117,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion noted to most of underneath the vehicle including under sills and most suspension components

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight bind noted at offside front wheel

Pass 17 May 2017 113,411 miles

general corrosion on floor sills sillbacks and suspension components

Fail 12 May 2017 113,411 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

general corrosion on floor sills sillbacks and suspension components

Pass 17 May 2016 109,556 miles

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

corrosion on sills sill backs floor etc

Fail 17 May 2016 109,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on sills sill backs floor etc

Pass 18 May 2015 105,366 miles

general corrosion on underbody

Pass 20 May 2014 101,193 miles

corrosion on sills floor etc

Fail 15 May 2014 101,193 miles

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

both outers corroded

corrosion noted to fuel pipes/filler neck pipes

offside rear brake disc outer face corroded/scored

Pass 7 May 2013 92,694 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 87,034 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 71,992 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2009 61,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 61,586 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 43,774 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 38,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 38,702 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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YM04 DCU is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YM04 DCU, 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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YM04 DCU is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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