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YP04 MLV

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,571 mi
Last recorded170,571 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 MLV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 170,571 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 165,667 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 165,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 162,482 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 162,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 157,390 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 157,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 150,064 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 150,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 144,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 137,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 129,263 miles

coolant level on min

front wiper blades smeering screen

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 121,341 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 121,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 112,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 104,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,184 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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YP04 MLV is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP04 MLV, 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 YP04 MLV registered?

YP04 MLV is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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