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AR04 FDA

2004 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,784 mi
Last recorded129,784 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FDA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 129,784 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front floor to inner sill holed ans corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting previous repair ineffective and adrift (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes to flexible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2018 126,062 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 126,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,as marked,partly covered by plastic trim (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower balljoint,front arms of 2,both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut,no cords visible

Fail 17 Feb 2018 125,955 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,064 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 117,064 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,963 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2016 107,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,436 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 82,333 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,552 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 72,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,872 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 61,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,942 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,299 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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AR04 FDA is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AR04 FDA, 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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AR04 FDA is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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