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BG53 KZC

2004 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KZC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 96,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,677 miles

near side and off side outer and inner sill rusted

under boddy mostly rusted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 93,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

near side and off side outer and inner sill rusted

under boddy mostly rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,433 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened started to rust pitting (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened started to rust pitting (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,442 miles

Front both outer sills slightly corroded

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills /both side (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,206 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,463 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,770 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight inbalance on front brakes/ o/s low.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,015 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 27,238 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 27,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG53 KZC is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG53 KZC, 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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What year was BG53 KZC registered?

BG53 KZC is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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