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AO04 GTY

2004 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,720 mi
Last recorded131,720 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GTY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 131,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake fluid low

nearside outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

offside front brake slight bind

offside front seatbelt twisted

offside front side lamp very dim

Fail 18 Jan 2016 131,719 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)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake fluid low

nearside outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

offside front brake slight bind

offside front seatbelt twisted

offside front side lamp very dim

Pass 20 Jan 2015 125,371 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wings corroded

both offside and nearside outer sills corroded not classed as excessive

sub frame and rear arms corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 125,371 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sub frame and rear arms corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,270 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 113,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,856 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 100,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,446 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 88,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2011 77,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,829 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,951 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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AO04 GTY 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 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 AO04 GTY, 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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AO04 GTY is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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