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YU04 FML

2004 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,914 mi
Last recorded124,914 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 FML
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 124,914 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 119,833 miles

Nearside outer and inner sill areas corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 119,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside outer and inner sill areas corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 114,757 miles

Nearside Inner Sill area and forward chassis corroded

Slight restricted movement on both front brakes

Pass 16 May 2016 110,918 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 110,753 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer & inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 104,273 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 104,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 98,510 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 98,510 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 93,327 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 87,042 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 78,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,940 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 67,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,180 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,727 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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YU04 FML is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU04 FML, 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 YU04 FML registered?

YU04 FML is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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