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YR04 ZFW

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,158 mi
Last recorded132,158 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 ZFW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 132,158 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 128,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 125,932 miles

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

Rear spare wheel compartment corroded

brake fluid low

undercarriage corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 125,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear spare wheel compartment corroded

brake fluid low

undercarriage corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 124,506 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 124,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,401 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 112,397 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2012 102,507 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 102,452 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,526 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 93,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,445 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 64,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 51,382 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 51,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,820 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YR04 ZFW is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YR04 ZFW, 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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YR04 ZFW is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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