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BG54 VZF

2004 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,404 mi
Last recorded168,404 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VZF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 168,404 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2021 168,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2020 166,371 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

exhaust system rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2020 166,371 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2019 163,048 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 159,933 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2018 159,933 miles

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2017 149,035 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,878 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly (smooth in places)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT (215/45/18wxl)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 136,878 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly (smooth in places)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT (215/45/18wxl)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 120,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

exhuast corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

sills corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2015 120,792 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

exhuast corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

sills corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,903 miles

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

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to floor pan/chassis

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2014 103,836 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to floor pan/chassis

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,684 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge very close to limit

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroded at joints

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2013 86,684 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge very close to limit

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroded at joints

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,010 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,421 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,594 miles

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

n/s front tyre ON limit

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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BG54 VZF is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG54 VZF, 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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BG54 VZF is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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