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BJ04 ELH

2004 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,452 mi
Last recorded150,452 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 681,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 ELH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 150,452 miles

front number plate getting poor

Fail 20 Mar 2016 150,262 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front number plate getting poor

Pass 24 Mar 2015 136,526 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 136,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 111,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,478 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 87,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper split.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,202 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge & O/S/F void of tread on inner edge.

O/S/F lower power steering pipe slightly corroded.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade badly split.

Slight play in top of steering column.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,202 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge & O/S/F void of tread on inner edge.

O/S/F lower power steering pipe slightly corroded.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade badly split.

Slight play in top of steering column.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,620 miles

Advise slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall !

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ04 ELH is a 2004 Mazda 6 in Red 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 BJ04 ELH, 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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BJ04 ELH is a 2004 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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