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YSM 891

2004 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSM 891
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,975 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 114,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 114,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,404 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 112,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,909 miles

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Rear sill area corroded

Nearside of vehicle damaged

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear sill area corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Rear sill area corroded

Nearside of vehicle damaged

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear sill area corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 111,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded

Nearside of vehicle damaged

Offside Rear Outer sill area corroded

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2019 111,323 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 111,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,532 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 110,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,238 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 109,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,807 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 102,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,511 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 99,511 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,486 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,484 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,555 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 87,504 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 74,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,054 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 65,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,243 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 54,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,499 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,498 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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YSM 891 is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 YSM 891, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YSM 891 registered?

YSM 891 is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is YSM 891 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSM 891 shows 33 tests with a 57.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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