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BG54 VZH

2004 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,209 mi
Last recorded146,209 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VZH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 146,209 miles

MIL illuminated

Offside sill corroded, but not holed

Fail 4 Apr 2016 146,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

MIL illuminated

Offside sill corroded, but not holed

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,530 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall perised

sill cover on both sides

Fail 8 Apr 2015 140,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

eml on

n/s/r tyre side wall perised

sill cover on both sides

Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges and outer under inflated

nsr tyre perished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 136,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges and outer under inflated

nsr tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 117,008 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2012 117,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2011 114,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 95,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,272 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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BG54 VZH is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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