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BF54 YFM

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,644 mi
Last recorded164,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YFM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 164,644 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 152,473 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 137,295 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 119,661 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 119,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 103,083 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside rear park brake has reduced effort

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 10 Dec 2011 86,921 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2010 71,000 miles

o/s/f+o/s/r tyres worn outer edges

Fail 5 Dec 2010 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f+o/s/r tyres worn outer edges

Fail 5 Dec 2009 57,349 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 57,349 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 38,461 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front side lights slightly dim, advise replacement.

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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BF54 YFM is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF54 YFM, 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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BF54 YFM is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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