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YY54 SMV

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,409 mi
Last recorded177,409 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 SMV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 177,409 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 168,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 168,795 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 153,284 miles

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

Offside handbrake reading lower than nearside

Pass 6 Dec 2012 138,515 miles

TCS and ENGINE lights lit

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2012 138,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

TCS and ENGINE lights lit

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2011 124,552 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 124,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 109,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 109,801 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,711 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 91,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 72,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,355 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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YY54 SMV is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY54 SMV, 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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YY54 SMV is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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