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BG04 YFS

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,772 mi
Last recorded147,772 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YFS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 147,772 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine belt tension pulley knocking and requires attention

engine management light on

Fail 15 Mar 2018 147,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine belt tension pulley knocking and requires attention

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,898 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 140,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both outter sils getting rusty & weak

plastic covers fitted on sils

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 16 Mar 2016 127,691 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion Centre to rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion And centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe has corrosion

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 127,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion Centre to rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion And centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe has corrosion

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Mar 2015 119,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 112,593 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 112,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 102,830 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,976 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 91,140 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 91,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 66,820 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,044 miles

o/s/r tyre low in centre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,180 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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BG04 YFS is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BG04 YFS, 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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BG04 YFS is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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